Two horse carriage harnesses

Description:

France, Louis XV, second half of the 18th century
je ca. 85 x 180 cm
Two sets of carriage harnesses, comprising a breast collar, bridle and drawstraps. Red, quilted leather, richly decorated bronze fittings and gilt bronze buckles, openwork with flowers, foliage and rocailles.
The Milly Antonie von Friedlaender-Fuld Collection. Auction at Galerie Hugo Helbing, Frankfurt am Main, 11-13 May 1936, Lot 634. Acquired at this auction by the German Leather Museum in Offenbach; has remained in the museum’s collection ever since; restituted in 2026 to the heirs of Milly Antonie von Friedländer-Fuld
Publication:
Helbing Art Auction House: Collection of a major Rhineland industrialist. Art holdings from Frankfurt and Berlin, auction catalogue, 11-13 May 1936, catalogue no. 48, p. 50, plate 57, lot 634
Lost Art-ID: 568023