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Pair of 19th Early Century Irish Giltwood Candelabra of Socrates and Plato

$8,500per set
£6,475.70per set
€7,466.74per set
CA$11,895.58per set
A$13,291.33per set
CHF 6,952.84per set
MX$162,994.27per set
NOK 88,844.06per set
SEK 84,247.71per set
DKK 55,728.31per set
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About the Item

Rare pair of Irish Late Georgian giltwood candelabra of Socrates and Plato. Carved and gilt wooden bases and classical Romantic arches with laurel leafed iron arms issuing from neoclassical urn. Figure of Socrates and Plato in bronzed plaster typical of the Adams period moving into the early 19th century. Original paint and gilding.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1810
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Original gilding, minor touchup. Had been drilled discreetly for electricity. We returned to candles. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU864523012202

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