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Pair of Mid-19th Century Bronze and Marble Candelabra, Young Cupids

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Exquisite pair of candelabra, composed of a young cupid on clouds in patinated bronze, holding an ormolu torch. A vase with flowers and fruits sits where the flame of the torch would be, and four candlestick arms extend out of the vase. The arms are richly decorated with rinceau and foliage. A spiraling thyrse rises in the center above the candlestick nozzles, and three vulture heads support this central stem. The set rests on a square; white marble base decorated with putti heads, grape vines, and foliated rinceau. A frieze of gilded beads and twisted ribbon frame the white marble, which is supported by a gray marble plinth, circa 1850. Dimensions: W 8.7 in, D 8.7in, H 24.8in. Dimensions: L 22 cm, P 22 cm, H 63 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 44221stDibs: LU2065316383572
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