Two patinated bronze knockers in the Louis XIV... Lot 24 B

Two patinated bronze knockers in the Louis XIV style. They present a shield of arms surmounted by a large palmette and supported by two naked lovers sitting on leafy consoles. The ends of the consoles enclose a bearded grotesque mask crowned with a crest. Chased and patinated bronze. 19th century work inspired by early 18th century French works.