UNAPOLOGETICALLY IRIS: THE COLLECTION OF IRIS APFEL
A FRENCH ORMOLU CENTERPIECE, NOW MOUNTED AS A LAMP
19TH CENTURY
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Price Realised USD 2,772
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USD 1,500 - USD 2,000
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A FRENCH ORMOLU CENTERPIECE, NOW MOUNTED AS A LAMP
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Overall in sound, decorative condition and ready to place. The ormolu with typical rubbing, tarnish, oxidation and verdigris. With a build up of polish residue in the crevices. The putti each lacking their pan flute. The base of the centerpiece bent inward slightly on two sides but stable. With some very minor scattered nicks and dings to extreme edges, consistent with use. Internally wired. Please note Christie's does not guarantee the working order of lighting. No shade.
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Lot 125Sale 23911
19TH CENTURYA FRENCH ORMOLU CENTERPIECE, NOW MOUNTED AS A LAMPEstimate: USD 1,500 - 2,000
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