Lot 117
  • 117

A pair of Swedish neoclassical ormolu and white marble four-light candelabra circa 1790

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 20 1/2 in
  • 51.5 cm
each with a standing draped female figure holding a vase supporting four curved candle branches, raised on a rectangular molded white marble plinth base outlined with ormolu banding.

Condition

The candlearms very slightly loose on one. The color of the ormolu is less metallic and more attractive than in the catalogue illustration. Minor rubbing and some pitting to the ormolu with some verdigris especially to the legs of the figures consistent with age. Minor marks to the marble consistent with age. In otherwise good condition.
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