Bidspirit auction | TWO BEAUTIFULLY GILT FIGURES MOUNTED

TWO BEAUTIFULLY GILT FIGURES MOUNTED ON A BLACK MARBLE BASE, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY - A 19th-century French gilt bronze figural group, possibly part of a mantel clock garniture or a standalone ormolu sculpture, typical of the Empire or early Romantic period (circa 1820–1840). The group consists of a young nobleman or troubadour (wearing a feathered hat, short tunic, and cape) gesturing toward a lady in Renaissance-style dress (wearing a veil and pearls, holding a book in her hand). These types of figures were popular in the French Empire and the Romantic decorative arts, often produced in Paris workshops, such as those of Denière, Thomire, or lesser-known ateliers that produced luxury objects for the bourgeois market. Dimensions: H: 10 1/2 in., (26.5 cm.) Conditions: Generally, very good condition for its age. The gilding appears intact with some light wear or oxidation, typical for ormolu of this period. 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. 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.