27th Sep, 2023 10:00
Country House Sale
390
Pair of French classical gilt bronze wine coolers
extensively decorated, with handles in the form of grape vines and further grape vine decoration throughout, adorned with the head of Dionysus God of Wine on each side of the body, a cylindrical frieze above the body of the cooler decorated with various playful cherubs, the base surrounded by further playful cherubs in the round, each wine cooler with a cherub finial with drapery in differing poses, approximately 51cm high x 26cm wide (2)
Sold for £260
Estimated at £300 - £500
Pair of French classical gilt bronze wine coolers
extensively decorated, with handles in the form of grape vines and further grape vine decoration throughout, adorned with the head of Dionysus God of Wine on each side of the body, a cylindrical frieze above the body of the cooler decorated with various playful cherubs, the base surrounded by further playful cherubs in the round, each wine cooler with a cherub finial with drapery in differing poses, approximately 51cm high x 26cm wide (2)
Both with signs of wear consistent with age and use. Both coolers with looseness and slight tilt. Some cherubs loose.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 27th Sep, 2023
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Monday 25th September 10am-5pm
Tuesday 26th September 10am-5pm
Wednesday 27th September 9am-10am
