Lot 232
  • 232

A pair of Directoire ormolu and patinated bronze figures, now mounted as lamps circa 1800

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • bronze, marble
  • height of objects 28 1/2 in.; height with fittings 39 1/2 in.
  • 72.5 cm; 100.5 cm
originally candelabra

Condition

Bases drilled for electricity. Marble with some abrasions. Ormolu stars of bases later. Maiden's lacking candlearms from hands. Ormolu with rubbing, some oxidation and surface dirt.
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