Lot 291
  • 291

A pair of Directoire ormolu and patinated bronze three-light candelabra possibly Vienna, circa 1800

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • bronze
  • height 21 in.
  • 53.5 cm

Condition

One with restored break to one wrist of female figure and outcurling ormolu element on same side. Patinate bronze with some rubbing and light scuffs. Ormolu with oxidation, surface dirt and some rubbing. Loss to gilding in aforementioned restored area. Very minor cracks to ormolu in a few areas.
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