Lot 363
  • 363

Guéridon néoclassique L'Age d'or en bronze patiné et doré de la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle, signé F. BARBEDIENNE, le plateau signé F. LEVILLAIN

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Haut. 57 cm, diam 51 cm
  • Height 22 1/2 in; diam. 20 in
la vasque à décor mythologique marquée AETAS AUREA ; reposant sur des montants fuselés sommés de personnages antiques

Condition

Illustration is not completely accurate: there is actually more contrast between patinated bronze and gilt bronze. Traces of oxidation on the relief; the top with a little loose. One Bacchus figure missing its thyrsus. Highly decorative guéridon in good condition overall.
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