PAIR SIGNED HENRI VIAN FRENCH DORE CHERUB CHENETS

Exquisite pair of French gilt bronze fireplace chenets in the form of cherubim, dating from the Late 19th- Early 20th Century. Each signed H. Vian along back right edge; attributed to known bronzier Henri Vian (1860-1905). Dimensions: H 13" x W 8" x D 10" Condition: Showing normal wear consistent with age and use; some rubbing to gilding, a few pits, small dings, and spots of tarnish and verdigris to bronze.
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.