A large pair of Empire style gilt and patinated bronze ten-light candelabra French, late 19th/early 20th century

The figure with extensive wear to patina especially to the high relief detail of the draperies; both candelabra in good condition and presentation; the casting and chasing of the bronze elements with coarse detailing, consistent with early 20th century manufacture; the marble is a Pakistani porphyry, also consistent with early 20th century manufacture; each figure holding trumpeted candle branches with slightly loose; the bronze figure showing minor pitting from original casting.
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