Lot 150
  • 150

A pair of Louis XVI style patinated bronze and gilt-bronze wall lights, in the manner of Pierre Gouthière, probably by Maison Charles early 20th century,

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • patenated bronze and gilt-bronze
  • each 42cm. high; 1ft. 4 ½in.
the backplates with trumpeting cherubs and two scrolling candlearms above a thyrsus, both with various numbers and the stamp 'Charles France' and some illegible letters, one with 828PF; formerly fitted for electricity

Condition

In overall good original condition.Some very minor tarnishing to the trumpets. One scroll terminating in a flowerhead of one candlearm has been resoldered.
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