ID 1225526
Lot 207 | A PAIR OF EMPIRE ORMOLU CHENETS
Estimate value
£ 7 000 – 10 000
CIRCA 1815
Each modelled as an Egyptian sphinx on a rectangular stepped plinth base with fringed drapery decorated with scrolling foliate branches, on reeded bun feet
11 1/3 in. (29.5 cm.) high; 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) wide; 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) deep
| Applied technique: | Ormolu |
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| Art style: | Directoire (fr. 1795-1799) |
| Category: | Decor |
| Auction house category: | Fireplaces and Stoves |
| Applied technique: | Ormolu |
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| Art style: | Directoire (fr. 1795-1799) |
| Category: | Decor |
| Auction house category: | Fireplaces and Stoves |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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| Phone | +44 (0)20 7839 9060 | |
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| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase |



