Lot 191
  • 191

A pair of Italian baroque patinated bronze figures of putti on ormolu-mounted and inlaid ebony bases 17th century, the bases later

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • ebony, oak, bronze
  • heights 17 in., 19 in.
  • 43.5 cm, 48.5 cm

Condition

Patinated bronze with rubbing, scratches and surface dirt. Ormolu with oxidation and surface dirt. Ormolu inlay with some buckling and losses. Veneer with some losses and cracks. Loss to base of one.
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