Georges-Alphonse-Bonifacio Monbro, called Monbro Ainé 1807-1884 A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and bleu turquin marble five light candelabra Paris, third quarter 19th century

both acanthus cast mounts have been removed to reveal the mark MONBRO from the bronze master model

Very finely cast with a good presentation and fair condition There is some discoloration to branches most probably from a repaired break. On one candelabra the swirling vine branch around the upper center post shows traces of soldering and discoloring to gilding. Lost of pearl banding to the base of one candelabra, approximately half an inch long. The putti with his hand by his side would have most certainly held an attribute as one can notice a hole to the right hand side of his right foot, and the shape of his hand leads us to believe that he was holding an object. Minor chips to marble edges.
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For a note on Monbro please see lot 44 in the present sale.