A large pair of gilt-bronze and marble five light candelabras Paris, circa 1885, in the manner of Auguste Moreau

each modelled with putti holding cornucopia issuing five large acanthus cast branches.

One putti with restoration to legs and berried grapes and tambourine with traces of molded replacement and airbrushing; the cornucopia with three leaves also replaced and recarved. Both with traces of dirt to marble. Bronze has been varnished and there is tarnishing and traces of oxidation. One candelabra has been screwed back to one marble figure with new hardware and new thread.
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