North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Old West & Firearms New Years Sale

Sat, Jan 12, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 208

Baccarat Tauni de Lesseps Horse Head Statue

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
This item is a lovely Baccarat crystal horse head statue. Throughout its history, Baccarat crystal came to grace the tables of King Louis XVIII, King Charles X, Louis-Philippe, Emperor Napoleon III, and many of the French presidents. By the end of the 19th century, Baccarat had earned the reputation of being the “Crystal of Kings.” This piece is impressively crafted and is etched with "Baccarat-Tauni de Lesseps" on the underside of the neck. It is numbered 199/250. Countess de Lesseps was a French sculptor and painter. The item measures11" x 12" x 3.75". Comes with original box.

Condition

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