• 500 Years: Decorative Arts Eur auction at Christies

    Sale 2360

    500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe, Including Oriental Carpets

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    23 November 2010

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    • A PAIR OF ORMOLU AND TURQUOISE
    Lot 324

    A PAIR OF ORMOLU AND TURQUOISE PORCELAIN THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA

    19TH/20TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 5,000

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    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    A PAIR OF ORMOLU AND TURQUOISE PORCELAIN THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA
    19TH/20TH CENTURY
    Each modeled as a recumbent bull, on a foliate foot issuing three scrolled branches
    14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high (2)

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    Both candelabra are in overall good condition. The bronze branches on one have been off and reattached just above the bull's back, evidenced by a soldered repair.


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