Sale 5085
London, South Kensington
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23 January 2007
Price realised
GBP 720
Estimate
A PAIR OF FRENCH WHITE MARBLE AND GILT-BRONZE THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY Each of ovoid form with satyr mask mounts on square beaded base supporting foliate branches 15 in. (38 cm.) high (2)
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