Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 99

Pair of German Moss Agate and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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

19th century, each with cylindrical candle cup above segmented central support with gilt bronze bands on hexagonal base, 6-1/2 x 3-7/8 x 3-7/8 in.

Note: Accompanied by Tillou Gallery description with list price of $38,000.

Provenance: Purchased from Galerie J. Kugel Paris; The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, natural inclusions throughout, small chips to candle cup interiors, each candle cup with hairline crack, each base with hairline crack and some chips to underside; one base with some small losses at one corner

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