Lot 373
  • 373

A rare pair of Austrian silver and enamel candlesticks, Hermann Boehm, Vienna, circa 1880

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on underside of base rims
  • Silver, enamel
  • height 10 in.
  • 25.4cm
lobed domed bases painted with mythological scenes, the shafts spiral-fluted and painted with delicate scrolling foliage on pink ground, collars of bearded caryatids

Condition

one with scraping at inside angle of drip pan, not visible with a candle in, otherwis good, rare form and well painted
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