Lot 38
  • 38

A pair of gilt-bronze candelabra Louis XVI

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • each 53cm. high; 1ft. 9in.
in the gôut Grec style

Condition

Generally these are in very good condition. Gilding more golden less greenish and much more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Some characteristic very minor wear to gilding throughout. On one the candelabra section is a little loose and just needs tightening up which can easily be done.
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