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Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1352

Four Gaston d'Illiers Equestrian Bronzes

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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$0 $25
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$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
(French, 1876-1952)Trotting Horse, 5 in., 6 in. with plinth; two titled on base Prince, 4-1/4 in., 5-1/4 in. with plinth; Bucking Saddled Horse, 4-1/2 in. 5-1/2 with plinth, each signed "G. d'Illiers", three stamped "France", patinated bronzes with Sienna marble plinthsNote: One bronze of˜Prince˜bears a plaque "Presented to Lieutenant Julian C.Bolton/By First Cleveland Cavalry/July 1927".Provenance: Property of Twin Oaks Plantation, Thomasville, Georgia Note: One bronze of Prince bears a plaque "Presented to Lieutenant Julian C.Bolton/By First Cleveland Cavalry/July 1927".

Condition

some rubbing to dark brown or black patinas; base of presented bronze with tiny chips at one corner
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