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three antique cast iron wheels on a white backgroundpair of antique cast iron wheels with spokes on white backgroundtwo wheels that are sitting next to each otheran old black and white photo of a pile of rubble in front of a buildinga black and white photo of an old machine wheel
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66 - VICTOR BALTARD (1805–1874)
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Estimate €600 - €800
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Description
VICTOR BALTARD (1805–1874) SET OF THREE POLYLOBED ROSETTES FROM THE ROOF CORBEL OF A PAVILION AT THE HALLES CENTRALES IN PARIS Cast iron painted brown, with openwork polylobed decoration. 1852–1870. Diameter: 83 cm; Thickness: 7.5 cm. Rust. PROVENANCE. Rare remnants from the demolition of the Central Market Halls in Paris in 1971–1973, these rosettes were saved by Pierre CRUCY, one of the demolition workers, who gave them to André and Yvette BONCOMPAIN, lovers of Paris and owners of the restaurant Le Grand Comptoir, founded at 4, rue Pierre Lescot, in the 1st arrondissement, by Auguste BUISSON, the great-grandfather of the current owner.
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About the sale Paris, My Love, 17th edition
Auction location
Auction time 09/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
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