Live Auction 7464Un hôtel particulier du Faubourg Saint-Germain The Collection of The Marquis and Marquise de Ravenel
TWO MATCHED FRENCH ORMOLU CHENETS
Lot 223

TWO MATCHED FRENCH ORMOLU CHENETS

ONE PROBABLY REGENCE EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE OTHER SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

Closed22 November 2007

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TWO MATCHED FRENCH ORMOLU CHENETS
ONE PROBABLY REGENCE EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE OTHER SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Each modelled with a cherub holding aloft a salamander born on Juno's peacock, with a further cherub recling on a jar, the gadrooned bow-ended rectangular bases and scrolling feet applied with stylised scallop clasps, variations to the chasing, re-gilt
18½ in. (47 cm.) high; 11 in. (28 cm.) wide; 25 in. (63.5 cm.) deep (2)

Purchased from Antiquaire Kraemer, Paris, circa 1973.

Specialist note

The two chenets of the same model were originally designed to be in a separate pair with a second model not included here. The second model is designed with a cherub born on Jupiter's eagle holding aloft a sun burst, with a further cherub seated on a globe.