A pair of Continental neoclassical ormolu, patinated bronze and marble three-light candelabra early 19th century, Russian or Swedish

each with a patinated bronze winged sphynx supporting  a central shaft and curved candle branches, raised on a beaded elliptical base on bun feet.  

Each with a slanted upper section due to a bent screw holding the the upper section with the lower section, wich can possibly be restored or replaced. Originally the finial of the central standard with three chains linking to the candlearms. Verdigris and tarnishing to the central standards and candlearms. A candlearm of one candelabrum is slightly off center due to an old restored break. A few links missing to the chains, causing some to be shorter than others. Further verdigris to the ormolu baskets and wreaths. Surface dirt to the bronze sphynx. The ormolu beading along the base of one is slightly off the border, due perhaps to a previous restoration. Minor marks and very small chips to the marble base. In otherwise good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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A similar pair of candelabra, each fitted with a pair of sphinxes, was in the Hilbert Collection, sold, Sotheby's, New York, May 24, 2007, lot 38.   A pair identical to the Hilbert examples is in the Haga Palace in Stockholm.  A three-branch candelabrum fitted with a similar seated sphinx is illustrated, I. Sychev, The Russian Chandeliers, 1760-1830, Moscow, 2003, p. 76, figs. 362, 363.