A FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE EIGHT-LIGHT CANDELABRAS AFTER THE MODEL BY PIERRE GOUTHIÈRE Paris, circa 1860s

Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. I, pl. 4-7-10, p. 258, for the model

Overall in good condition. The bronze with some occasional surface scratches and nicks, light rubbing, areas of discoloration and scattered oxidation points throughout consistent with age, use and environmental effects. Surface dirt throughout, particularly to crevices also consistent with age, use and environmental effects. The candelabras previously wired for electricity, remnants of wiring remain through it no longer extends to bobeches. The upper register of standards and each bobeche each drilled for wire. Sockets are no longer present.
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