Paire de candélabres aux femmes antiques en bronze patiné et doré d’époque Empire

à trois bras de lumière, avec une femme à l’antique soutenant et soufflant dans deux cors formant bras de lumière ; avec une troisième lumière sur sa tête ; reposant sur un socle triangulaire

Sous la direction de M.-N. de Gary, Musée Nissim de Camondo : la demeure d'un collectionneur, Paris, Les Arts Decoratifs, 2007, illustration d'un modèle similaire p.225.

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout due to age and handling. The gilding is slightly tarnished as expected.
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Un modèle similaire à deux bras de lumière provenant du cabinet de travail de Philippe d'Orléans est conservé au Musée Nissim de Camondo, dans l'Appartement de Nissim de Camondo.