A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE MODELS OF CANNONS
Lot 75THE COLLECTION OF ADOLPHUS ANDREWS, JR. AND EMILY TAYLOR ANDREWS

A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE MODELS OF CANNONS

FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY

Closed18 June 2024

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USD 2,500–3,500

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A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE MODELS OF CANNONS
FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY
The scale models of two field cannons each with overall fluted design; the top with crest in relief, molded muzzle and mounted on a wooden carriage with spoked metal studded wheels, the arms are those of Bourbon-Soisson (1566-1612), half brother of the prince of Condé, the three gourd-shaped objects represent grenades or powder bags
7 in. (18 cm.) high, 24 ½ in. (62.25 cm.) wide, 10 in. (25.5 cm.) deep, overall

Acquired from Pierre-Olivier Chanel, Paris, 2008.