A pair of French fruitwood candlesticks in the style of 'Cesar Bagard', late 17th or early 18th century

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A pair of French fruitwood candlesticks in the style of 'Cesar Bagard', late 17th or early 18th century
the cylindrical nozzles and knopped stems on octagonal bases, carved overall in relief with entwined foliage and flowerheads -- 6.5/8in. (16.8cm.) high (2)

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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Edward H.Pinto Treen and Other Wooden Bygones,Bell and Hyman, London 1969. Pinto discusses so-called Cesar Bagard work and its attribution at length on page 366. Two similar candlesticks are illustrated with other related wares in plate 387.

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