Premier Auction
Sat, Oct 23, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 519
Pair Venetian Baroque Style Gilt Velvet Clad Torchieres
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
Italian, late 19th/early 20th century, each with amber glazed six sided lantern top with winged lion masks, on gilt and brown velvet lined columns, scrolled and pedestal bases with cherub masks, gilt molded composition, hung with woven metal tassels, 78 x 16-1/2 x 15-1/2 in.
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Condition
losses and distress to composition, especially at some lion masks, finials, and corners, need rewiring (not tested for functionality), bases with extensive surface dirt, one tassel head off but present, lacking two glass panels
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