Brunk Auctions
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Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 223

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Enamel Jardiniere

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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
French, probably late 19th century, finely hand painted in grisaille on copper, depictions of cherubs with gilt accents, cobalt blue ground, two panels signed "H. Doublet.", two side panels signed "HD", finely detailed gilt bronze casket, cherub˜caryatids, modeled rocaille goat leg feet, 15-1/8 x 17-1/2 in.˜˜˜Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Condition

some hairline cracks on enamel surface along panel corners, minor gilt loss to enamel surface, scratches, minor wear, some gilt loss, and light surface discoloration to bronze cask, not clear if this form had a lid