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Hôtel des Ventes Tourny
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An ostrich egg, cut lengthways, set in a chased and gilded b…
See original version (French)
135
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An ostrich egg, cut lengthways, set in a chased and gilded b…
See original version (French)
Estimate €80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
An ostrich egg, cut lengthways, set in a chased and gilded bronze frame depicting a peacock.
It opens on a hinge to reveal an interior lined with green silk with twisted braid.
The whole rests on a rectangular green onyx base.
Louis XV style.
Height 32.6 cm. Length 48 cm. Depth: 14 cm.
A chip on a corner of the onyx base.
See original version (French)
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