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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 174

Louis XVI Style Painted, Parcel Gilt and Polychrome Porcelain Mounted Gueridon

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

probably early 20th century, dished top with raised decoration inscribed with wedding vows and an entwined monogram, foliate border, floral blocked frieze, tapered legs with acanthine and guilloche mounts, beaded stretcher surmounted by a flaming torch and arrow quiver, spade feet, 32 x 25-3/4 in.

Condition

small carving losses scattered throughout, porcelain appears in good condition with minor abrasions (porcelain not removed for further examination), table base with carving restorations and minor leg and stretcher repairs, areas of later gilt and paint, legs with some thin cracks, torch and quiver has some old repairs, other general wear from age and use

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Private Collection, Wilkesboro, North Carolina