PAIR ANTIQUE FRENCH HORSE CHENETS, AS GARNITURES

Exceptional pair of French Empire-style horse chenets in cast iron with ormolu mounts, modified with custom painted wood backings for display as mantel garnitures or bookends. Apparently unsigned. Dimensions: H 11.25" x W 8.5" x D 4.5" Condition: Metal with antique patina; wood mounts with some small nicks to edges, rubbing and losses to paint finish.
Condition: All the items in this auction remain at our gallery location in Norwalk, CT for pickup. Preview is by appointment, Monday-Friday, 9:30-4:30. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Tuesday, Wednesday December 1st- Friday, December 10th, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.