A pair of bronze, gilt-bronze and white marble candelabra Louis XVI, late 18th century

each in the form of a neo-classical female figure in drapery holding a cornucopia issuing fruit, flowers and grapevine entwined thyrsus and three scrolled candlearms, the white marble socle with ribbon-tied vines and grape swags on a square base; drilled for electricity

Mrs J. Hanbury collection, sold Christie's, London, 3rd December 1964, lot 101;
Christie's, Monaco, 6th December 1985, lot 15, Clore Collection.

In overall very good conserved condition. Good quality casting with some very minor tarnishing. Some very miniscule chips to the white marble bases. One candelarm has been broken in the past and has a later cylindrical tube and is held in place with a wire and would benefit from some minor attention. Evidence of previous chains on the candelarms. Most of the candle-nozzles are missing the circular discs that secure the bobèches but they can easily be replaced. One swag on the base has possibly been resoldered to the ribbon-tie.
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