Lot 518
  • 518

A pair of tall Meissen gilt-bronze mounted candelabra 20th century, c 1900

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • blue crossed swords marks, incised S.151
  • ceramic
  • each approx. 84cm., 33in. high
probably representing Air and Water, the former modelled as a nymph seated beside a young triton, Air as a nymph beside a putto and birds, the gilt-bronze mounts cast as bulrushes and branches of oak leaves ( wing of one nymph lacking, minor chips), fitted for electricity

Condition

The right wing of one nymph is lacking. Otherwise in overall good condition with minor chips
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