Paire de candélabres aux femmes à l'Antique en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Empire, par Pierre-Philippe Thomire

chaque figure drapée à l'Antique, soutenant un bouquet de huit bras de lumière s'échappant de masques de satyre ou de putti ; reposant sur un socle à décor de dauphins, lions, Amour ailé et palmettes en applique, le contre-socle signé THOMIRE

Please note that the signature Thomire has been probably added later. The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. The gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished, especially to the edges. The central branch held by a putto on one candelabra is broken and needs to be restored. Impressive model.
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