A pair of mid-19th century French bronze and ormolu three light candelabra, after a model by the Caffieri workshop, the rocaille chased scroll branches with reeded, circular drip pans and stiff leaf chased sconces, the naturalistic bases with figures of amorini, one holding a cornucopia, the square plinths with chased acanthus and beaded borders, on marmo rosso antico stands and toupé feet -- 20in. (51cm.) high. (2)
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A pair of mid-19th century French bronze and ormolu three light candelabra, after a model by the Caffieri workshop, the rocaille chased scroll branches with reeded, circular drip pans and stiff leaf chased sconces, the naturalistic bases with figures of amorini, one holding a cornucopia, the square plinths with chased acanthus and beaded borders, on marmo rosso antico stands and toupé feet -- 20in. (51cm.) high. (2)
Lot Essay
See Ottomeyer/Prôschel, Vergoldete Bronzen,Plate 3.2.2 pg 156.