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A Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Voltaire and Rousseau
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$800
Timed Auction
Palm Beach Treasures: Online
Location
Palm Beach
Size
Height: 17 3/4 inches.
Description

A Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Voltaire and Rousseau

First Half 19th Century

on red marble bases
Height of Rousseau 17 3/4 inches overall, height of Voltaire 17 1/2 inches overall.

Height: 17 3/4 inches.

This lot is located in Palm Beach.

Property from the Estate of Norma K. Hunt, Dallas, Texas

Condition
In overall good condition. The bronzes are unsigned. With small circular paper labels to reverse of base reporting the provenance.A reads: '1 of 2 Pair Bronzes (Rousseau) France First Half 19th C Sotheby's Mentmore May London 1977 $B.ICB.BT'B reads: '1 of 2 Pair Bronzes (Voltaire) France First Half 19th C Sotheby's Mentmore May London 1977 $B.ICB.BT'
Provenance
Provenance:Sotheby's London, Mentmore Sale, 18 May 1977, lot 337, hammer price 1,550 British Pound Sterling
Quantity
1