A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU HALL LANTERNS

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A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU HALL LANTERNS

Each of hexagonal form, the corona with five scrolled supports, each with a baluster finial, above foliate cast glazed panels, the four scrolled branches, each with a fluted nozzle and foliate-cast drip-pan with central support, on scrolled bracket supports
41¾in. (106cm.) high; 22in. (56cm.) wide (2)

Lot Essay

The hexagonal lanterns, with arched and acanthus-enriched glazed panels, are designed in the Louis XV picturesque manner of the mid 18th century and fitted with four scrolled candlebranches. A pair of this pattern were sold Sotheby's, Monaco, 23 June 1991, lot 877.

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