A pair of second quarter 19th century French patinated bronze figures of Voltaire and Rousseau ...

A pair of second quarter 19th century French patinated bronze figures of Voltaire and Rousseau After models by Jean Antoine Houdon (French 1741-1828) and Jean Claude Rosset (French, 1706-1786) Voltaire holding his staff in his left hand and a scroll in his right hand, and clad in a frock coat and short curing wig, Rousseau leaning on a cane, and clad in a frogged and embroidered frock coat and long curling wig, raised on Spanish Brocatelle marble square plinths, raised on corresponding acanthus cast gilt bronze square bases, 44.5cm high and 46.5cm high, the bases 16.7cm x 16.7cm wide approximately (2) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing