A pair of gilt-bronze three-light figural candelabra Directoire, late 18th century

each modelled as scantily clad female, holding aloft the foliate cast scroll candle branches, on high square green variegated marble veneered socle

In overall good condition with the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and wear to the gilding. Few minor casting flaws, one larger visible around one female's neck, few related minor old repairs (as to right hand of one figure). One figure with small drill-hole to her upper back, screw for attachment of candle branch held in her right hand missing. Drip-pans and nozzles probably associated. Few smaller chips to the marble veneered socles.
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