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CIRCA 1795
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A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU AND BRONZE THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA
CIRCA 1795
Each with a Classical maiden supporting a vase upon her head with pierced scroll handles, her outstretched arms supporting two oil-lamps, also with nozzles, on a canted triangular plinth mounted with winged figures emblematic of Fame and Fortune, on a moulded spreading base, fitted for electricity
18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) high, excluding fittings; 8½ in. (21.5 cm.) wide (2)
CIRCA 1795
Each with a Classical maiden supporting a vase upon her head with pierced scroll handles, her outstretched arms supporting two oil-lamps, also with nozzles, on a canted triangular plinth mounted with winged figures emblematic of Fame and Fortune, on a moulded spreading base, fitted for electricity
18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) high, excluding fittings; 8½ in. (21.5 cm.) wide (2)
Provenance
Acquired from André Mancel, Paris, 19 April 1974 (for 5,300Ffr.).
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.