Lot 161
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A PAIR OF ENAMEL AND GILT METAL FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS, probably Vienna, late 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • Enamel, Gilt-metal
  • height 8 1/2 in.
  • 21.5 cm
formed as an elegant couple, the bases painted with pastoral couples

Provenance

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Greenfield, their sale
Christie's New York, October 20, 2008, lot 76

Condition

Female figure glued as well as screwed to base with minor enamel loss underneath, a few small scratches to painted scenes below, otherwise good
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