Bidspirit auction | A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT

A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT BRONZE FIGURES OF KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE, 19TH CENTURY - A large pair of French gilt and patinated bronze figures representing Knights of the Order of the Golden Fleece, each portrayed in elaborate 16th-century court dress. Both figures prominently wear the collar and pendant badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Each raised on a rectangular white marble pedestal applied with gilt-bronze foliate ornament and decorative borders, above a stepped gilt-bronze base. France, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 27 1/2 in., (69.9 cm.) Condition: Overall good condition with age-related wear and areas of discoloration to the gilt and patinated bronze surfaces. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.