Sale 9726
London, South Kensington
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3 December 2013
Price realised
GBP 3,000
Estimate
AN ITALIAN BRONZE PRICKET CANDLESTICK OF RENAISSANCE STYLE, 19TH CENTURY The multi baluster stem decorated with goat masks, angel masks, the three seated figures of Faith, Hope and Charity, on a pierced tripod base 56 in. (143 cm.) high including pricket
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