Lot 60
60
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU CHENETS
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU CHENETS

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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU CHENETS
Each with a flaming urn with foliate handles, on a spreading fluted plinth, flanked by a panelled crossbar surmounted by foliate urn-shaped finials, above a conforming spreading plinth and a circular fluted support, with iron back-support, one foliate crossbar lacking gilding
14½ in. (37 cm.) high; 17 in. (43 cm.) wide; 22 in. (56 cm.) deep (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

A virtually identical pair of chenets was sold from the collection of George Lurcy at Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, 8 November 1957, lot 174, while a further closely related pair was sold at Etude Tajan, 3 March 1999, lot 40.

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