Auction 51
AUCTION 51: A NEW YORK ART AND COLLECTIBLES SALE
By HELIOS
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Oct 20, 2024
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery # 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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Russian and European objects of vertu, porcelain, paintings and collectibles.
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LOT 49:
A GILT BRONZE OIL LAMP IN THE SHAPE OF A GREEK SATYR BUST, 19TH CEN.
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Sold for: $400
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
512
Start price:
$
300
Estimated price :
$500 - $700
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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sales tax: 8.875%
On lot's price, no sales tax on commission
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A GILT BRONZE OIL LAMP IN THE SHAPE OF A GREEK SATYR BUST, 19TH CEN.
A gilt bronze oil lamp in the shape of a Greek satyr bust, set atop the foot of a bird of prey. The wick of the lamp would sit within the mouth of the satyr, while the oil itself would be deposited inside the head through an opening at the top which is capped by a hinged lid styled as the crown of the head.
19th Century.
Dimensions: 8 1/2 in., (21.6 cm.)
Condition: Good overall, with a pleasant patina. The hinge is well attached and functional.
