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ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE GOUTHIÈRE, DOOR HANDLE WITH...

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ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE GOUTHIÈRE, DOOR HANDLE WITH INTEGRATED LOCK AND STRIKE, LOUIS XVI PERIOD, MODEL MOST LIKELY CREATED BY FORESTIER FOR THE APARTMENTS OF MARIE-ANTOINETTE consisting of two rectangular gendarme-cap-shaped handles; in gilt bronze with a green patina and bas-relief decoration of a winged sphinx dying in a leafy term, surrounded by foliage, with a handle featuring pearled floral decoration. They are bordered by a projecting molding of a rais-de-cœur frieze and topped by sphinxes. (Small accidents and missing parts) A lock decorated with sphinxes, attributed to Pierre Gouthière, Louis XVI period, 18th century, model created by Forestier for Marie-Antoinette appartments. HEIGHT 8.80 - WIDTH 18.80 - PROF. 6.20 CM - H. 3.5 - W. 7,4 - D. 2,4 IN. CONDITION REPORT: Some wear, scratches, minor bumps, soiling, missing patina at the bottom of the cast. Some wear, scratches, minor bumps, soiling, missing patina at the bottom of the lock chamber