Lot 154
  • 154

A Russian porcelain and gilt bronze nine-light candelabrum, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Alexander II (1855-1881)

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain, gilt bronze
  • height 26 1/2 in., 93 cm
the green vase-shaped porcelain body with an oval medallion with a pastoral scene of a shepherdess en grisaille, with blue underglaze cypher mark, the scrolling gilt bronze branches with shell and scroll work, with conforming openwork base

Condition

Arms and bobèches slightly loose, some wear to porcelain and gilt bronze surfaces, all consistent with age and use.
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