Pair of French Bronze Seven-Light Candelabra Lamps ca. 1880

A VERY FINE PAIR OPPOSING PUTTO FIGURALS RAISING CORNUCOPIA WITH SEVEN-LIGHT CANDELABRA

Paris, circa 1880

Gilded bronze, patinated bronze

29 1/2" H x 14" W x 14" D (approximate branches diameter)

An incredibly fine pair of seven-light doré and patinated bronze candelabra, both feature putto figurals with seated positions opposing one another as they cradle in their arms the cornucopia from which the seven lighted branches spring. The casting quality is very fine throughout, particularly the figures, both of whom feature crisp chiseling and texturing to the hair, perfectly smooth finished surfaces throughout, fine detailing to the eyes and fingernails and overall with features powerful and determined. There is a silky translucency to the patina of the figures. They rest over a fluted base in the Louis XVI taste and the branches of lights are ornamented with intricate displays of foliage.

Condition Report:
Previously electrified with very minimal alteration: in each a hole for wire to reverse of cornucopia and the highest candle-well, then tapped one tapped & filled hole in the arm of each figural and at one point on the reverse of each base. Discoloration to gilding. Minor handling wear to patina. Ready to place.

ref. 007LTX30A