Sale 1187
New York
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15 January 2003
Price realised
USD 3,824
Estimate
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS, circa 1785, the pierced acanthus clasp below the drip-pan possibly associated to heighten the candlestick or a different colour as a result of heat during restoration, bearing a typed label to the base of each SA5A and SA5B respectively 11in. (28cm.) high (2)
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Pre-Lot Text
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