Victor Paillard fl. 1830s - d. 1886 A large pair of Napoleon III gilt and patinated bronze figural twelve light candelabras Paris, circa 1855

the seated putti raised on an acanthus cast-leaf decorated base centered by a scallop, holding aloft a blossomed chrysanthemum, rose and lily bouquet, the underside of each base with the VP mark from bronze master model.

In good and fair condition. One chrysanthemum is broken off and is available in a bag. There are a few other losses to blooming flowers and buds. Gilt bronze overall with tarnishing and dirt, and rubbing to patina of putti, mostly to top of legs.
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For a note on Victor Paillard see lot 6 in the present sale.