PAIR 19TH C. NAUTILUS SHELL GILT BRONZE GARNITURES
French, 19th century. Pair of patinated and gilt bronze marine motif table garnitures, modeled as Poseidon and Amphitrite riding dolphins, each holding aloft a nautilus shell driven by Cupid, apparently unmarked.
Provenance: The Collection of Diana McCluskey, Tampa, FL; acquired from Auctions at Showplace, New York, NY, March 3, 2019, Lot 1.
Approximate dimensions: h. 13.75", w. 9", d. 6".
Condition: Gilding is strong, no apparent restorations, both are structurally sound.
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French, 19th century. Pair of patinated and gilt bronze marine motif table garnitures, modeled as Poseidon and Amphitrite riding dolphins, each holding aloft a nautilus shell driven by Cupid, apparently unmarked.
Provenance: The Collection of Diana McCluskey, Tampa, FL; acquired from Auctions at Showplace, New York, NY, March 3, 2019, Lot 1.
Approximate dimensions: h. 13.75", w. 9", d. 6".
Condition: Gilding is strong, no apparent restorations, both are structurally sound.
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