A pair of Italian neoclassical style parcel-gilt and ebonized six-branch torchères second half 19th century

Drilled and wired for electricity. Restored breaks to a number of candle arms. Some nozzles detached. Arms of female figures with restored breaks. Some further scattered restorations. Scattered cracks, chips and abrasions. Scattered losses to gesso and wood, with the largest being approx. 1in. by 1in. to gilt floral carved decoration at bottom of one female figure. Decoration refreshed in areas. With surface dirt.
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