A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU CHENETS
19TH CENTURY
Each with elaborate C-scroll and acanthus backplate supporting a seated putto holding aloft a thunderbolt and a kite, emblematic of the Elements, lacking original return to back, each an aftercast with visible plugged holes
12½ in. (32 cm.) high; 11 in. (28 cm.) wide (2)
A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU CHENETS
19TH CENTURY
Each with elaborate C-scroll and acanthus backplate supporting a seated putto holding aloft a thunderbolt and a kite, emblematic of the Elements, lacking original return to back, each an aftercast with visible plugged holes
12½ in. (32 cm.) high; 11 in. (28 cm.) wide (2)
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