Sale 2360
New York
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23 November 2010
Price realised
USD 5,000
Estimate
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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Exhibited
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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