A pair of gilt-bronze and bronze candelabra Napoleon III, circa 1855

one with the female and the other with a male bacchic figure suporting on their heads a wicker basket issuing four candlearms with a raised central nozzle cast in the form of lilies and further flowers, on a square base with fluted concave sides on acanthus leaf and rocaille cast feet; drilled for electricity; the female figure with a number 5188

Colour of gilding less green more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Very attractive detail to casting of bronze figures and and attractive model generally. The gilt-bronze is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. There is a small casting crack on the front of the base below the female figure. An attractive model in overall good condition.
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