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Magnificent Pair of Louis XVI Candelabra after Clodion

$305,801.65per set
£220,000per set
€259,296.86per set
CA$415,730.30per set
A$465,671.38per set
CHF 242,097.35per set
MX$5,750,104.56per set
NOK 3,084,129.78per set
SEK 2,915,564.88per set
DKK 1,935,014.96per set
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A magnificent pair of Louis XVI candelabra after clodion These impressive ormolu and patinated bronze eight-light candelabra are raised on ormolu-mounted griotte rouge marble pedestals. Each is modelled with a sinuous figure lightly draped, with a tambourine tied at the waist, holding a large cornucopia overflowing with grapes and supporting eight foliate branches. One is a bacchante with flowing hair and a pitcher tumbled at her feet, the other a youth with a pelt and thyrsus, French, circa 1850.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 95 in (241.3 cm)Width: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Depth: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Height: 49in; 124.5cm Height with pedestal: 95in; 241cm Width: 21¼in; 54cm.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU973016500022

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