Small silver-plated bronze bell decorated with medallions featuring mythological figures or animals, topped with winged putti, confronted chimeras, mascarons and leaves. The base is underlined by a frieze of horns of plenty. The handle in the form of a seated, bare-chested woman of quality. Second half of the 19th century. H. 14 cm. Wear and tear. The original model dates from the Renaissance and is kept at the Musée du Louvre [Inv. n° OA 724].
Estimate
€60 - €80
Result
€40
Buyer's premium
26%
Small silver-plated bronze bell decorated with medallions featuring mythological figures or animals, topped with winged putti, confronted chimeras, mascarons and leaves.
The base is underlined by a frieze of horns of plenty.
The handle in the form of a seated, bare-chested woman of quality.
Second half of the 19th century.
H. 14 cm.
Wear and tear.
The original model dates from the Renaissance and is kept at the Musée du Louvre [Inv. n° OA 724].
Sale
Wednesday 10 April 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 10 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris