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Lot 411
  • 411

A gilt-bronze and copper candle holder with painted candle screen, mid 19th century

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • bronze, copper, paper
  • height 66cm, 26in.
with two nozzles above a pierced foliate support, the circular base with gothic arch column, the candle screen with a double-sided view of the Alexander Column on Palace Square in St Petersburg, painted in watercolour on paper between two glass panels

Condition

Excellent condition. The watercolour has faded very slightly.
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