A gilt-bronze mounted, porcelain and soft paste floral candelabra in Louis XV style, the Meissen porcelain circa 1755-1760, the mounts 19th century

with twin candlearms, centred by a figure of Amphitrite 

Literature:
F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B.", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 78, fig. 10 (ill.)

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. The gilding is slightly tarnished and rubbed. The central figure has some chips and lacks to the hands and to one foot and one dolphin. A few chips to the flowers and minor losses. The figure of Venus needs to be refixed. The candelabra would benefit from a gentle cleaning.
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