A Napoleon III Sevres Style Porcelain Inset Ebonized Gueridon, the circular top depicting Louis XVI and members of his court on a gilt highlighted bleu celeste ground, raised on three supports joined by a tripartite stretcher over splayed feet, the porcelain marked with interlaced Ls. Height 30 1/2 x diameter 23 inches. Estimate $ 800-1,200 Property from the Estate of a Prominent Midwest Collector In decent, stable, complete condition. Porcelain intact without chips or cracks. Some discoloration to celeste bleu ground, some rubbing to gilt. Figures identified to underside. Even ebonized finish throughout with some moderate wear consistent with age and use. Medial shelf with tight edge split. Mounts all appear present with even, dirty patina.
A Napoleon III Sevres Style Porcelain Inset Ebonized Gueridon, the circular top depicting Louis XVI and members of his court on a gilt highlighted bleu celeste ground, raised on three supports joined by a tripartite stretcher over splayed feet, the porcelain marked with interlaced Ls. Height 30 1/2 x diameter 23 inches. Estimate $ 800-1,200 Property from the Estate of a Prominent Midwest Collector In decent, stable, complete condition. Porcelain intact without chips or cracks. Some discoloration to celeste bleu ground, some rubbing to gilt. Figures identified to underside. Even ebonized finish throughout with some moderate wear consistent with age and use. Medial shelf with tight edge split. Mounts all appear present with even, dirty patina.
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