A PAIR OF FRENCH CHINOISERIE TÔLE PEINTE SEAUX À VERRE OR GLASS COOLERS, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF FRENCH CHINOISERIE TÔLE PEINTE SEAUX À VERRE OR GLASS COOLERSSECOND HALF 18TH CENTURYVermillion ground with gilt and black detailing13cm high, 28cs wide, 19cm deep Provenance: Collection Altounian-Rousset Large ornamental bowls of this form are used for cooling wine glasses which are suspended from the notched rim. For similar pairs of verrieres see, Sotheby's, Paris, Important Mobilier, 28th November 2016, Lot 184 (€2,750) and 2nd May 2015, Lot 117 (€4,000). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use Some crackelure to paintwork; some later paintwork ?and varnish? Flaking paint to interiors of the verrieres, some rust Please see additional images for visusual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer