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413 - Eagle known as the ‘Tuileries Eagle’, in chiselled and patin…
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Estimate €500 - €800
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Eagle known as the ‘Tuileries Eagle’, in chiselled and patinated bronze, with outstretched wings. Mounted on a green marble plinth. B.E. Second Empire period. Height on plinth: 20 cm - Height excluding plinth: 16.5 cm – Width: 24 cm Provenance: - René JOHNSON, expert, ‘Au Bon Vieux Chic’ – with the firm’s certificate. Unlike most known eagles, the front of this one has been finely re-chiselled, confirming its prestigious provenance. Appraisal carried out by Mr Arnaud de GOUVION SAINT-CYR Lot from a private sale.
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About the sale Quintessence IV – Part 2: Furniture & Works of Art
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Auction time 10/17/2026 at 2:00 PM
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