A pair of gilt-bronze and porcelain mounted candelabra, Louis XV, circa 1750

Shepherd: his hat has been glued on. Small chip to brim of hat. Repair to his neck. Chip to back of head. Left hand glued at wrist. Chips to fingers. Chips to bows on foot. Chip to yellow bow on left leg. Small chips to leaves on base. Shepherdess: small chips to bow in hair. Left hand glued at wrist. Chips to fingers of right hand. Chips to bow on left elbow. Right arm glued at shoulder. Chips to pink ribbon around waist. Small chips to pink bows on bonnet and right shoe. Lamb with restoration to neck and both ears. Restoration to edge of base, approx. 1in. by ¼in. Minor chips to flowers and leaves on base. Some stains and candlewax to the gilt bronze. Good overall condition.
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