Lot 607
  • 607

A pair of monumental silver and malachite seven-light candelabra, probably Italian, 20th century

Estimate
40,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, malachite
  • height 88 in.
  • 223.5 cm
the triform malachite bases each mounted with three silver dolphins supporting the shaft which rises from a silver mount applied with three masks, the scalework arms issuing from the mouths of winged masks are topped by sconces applied with satyr masks, the central light applied with fully-modeled putti supporting masks, harpies, putti holding a ribbon-tied floral swag, and phoenixes

Condition

five of the six dolphins mounted on both bases are loose and have glue residue; each base with a small loss to malachite at angle; one with branch need remounting; otherwise good
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