Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH GILT BRONZE CANDY

A FRENCH GILT BRONZE CANDY BOWL OR CENTERPIECE, 19TH C. - Cast and finely chased gilt bronze centerpiece raised on a circular tray and baluster stem terminating in a tripod base with scroll feet. The surface is richly worked with scrolling foliage and stylized vegetal ornament, surmounted by a sculptural finial in the form of a standing bird, modeled in the round with carefully defined plumage and elongated beak. The dish is gently dished with concentric moldings and retains its original mercury-gilt surface, now with attractive age-related wear and oxidation consistent with period use. French work of the 19th century, likely intended as a table centerpiece or bonbon dish in the Louis XV or eclectic revival taste. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 9 in., (22.8 cm.) D: 8 1/16 in., (20.4 cm.) Condition: General surface wear and rubbing to the gilt bronze throughout. Areas of patina, oxidation, and minor spotting visible, particularly to the tray surface