Lot 133
  • 133

A pair of gilt-bronze wall lights Louis XV, mid 18th century

Estimate
7,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • each 46cm. high; 1ft.6in.
each with a pierced acanthus leaf cast backplate issuing two scrolled candlearms with foliate cast drip-pans and candle-nozzles; drilled for electricity

Provenance

Fischer-Böhler, Munich

 

Condition

Colour of gilding more golden and less green and more attractive than in the catalogue photographs. Some minor tarnishing and surface dirt which is commensurate with age which can easily be cleaned off. Old very minor marks and pitting. An attractive model in overall good condition.
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