Antiquities, Asian, Continental, British and American
Sat, Mar 19, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Mon, Mar 21, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 561
Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Meissonnier
probably French, 18th/19th century, after design by Juste Meissonnier (Paris 1695-1750), asymmetrical form incorporating shells, floral sprays, and a moth in a whirlwind of motion suggesting flame and smoke rendered in burnished and matte gilding, each marked in ink on bottom with a crowned "V." over "244.", 12 in.,
gilding lightly worn, wax residue on both
