A French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jewelry Casket
A French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jewelry Casket
Léopold Oudry, 19th Century
the front cast to show Neptune in a chariot lead by hippocampi, the back cast to show Amphitrite in a chariot lead by dolphins, all flanked by fluted columnar pilasters with Ionic capitals, signed L. Oudry.
Height 7 3/4 x width 11 x depth 6 inches.
Continental Decorative Arts
In good, stable condition overall consistent with age. Light surface wear in the form of nicks and scratches; scattered instances of oxidation, dullness to the patina and rubbing to the extremities. Domed top sits flush upon the case; lid opens and closes smoothly and hinges intact. Tufted interior intact with several buttons missing to the bottom and scattered grime deposits to the tufts. Additional images available upon request.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jewelry Casket
Léopold Oudry, 19th Century
the front cast to show Neptune in a chariot lead by hippocampi, the back cast to show Amphitrite in a chariot lead by dolphins, all flanked by fluted columnar pilasters with Ionic capitals, signed L. Oudry.
Height 7 3/4 x width 11 x depth 6 inches.
Continental Decorative Arts
In good, stable condition overall consistent with age. Light surface wear in the form of nicks and scratches; scattered instances of oxidation, dullness to the patina and rubbing to the extremities. Domed top sits flush upon the case; lid opens and closes smoothly and hinges intact. Tufted interior intact with several buttons missing to the bottom and scattered grime deposits to the tufts. Additional images available upon request.