Lot 254
  • 254

Paire de candélabres à figure de Psyché en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Empire, vers 1810

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description

  • bronze
  • Haut. 96,5 cm, larg. 36,5 cm
  • Height 38 in; width 14 1/3 in
la figure de Psyché tenant des coquilles, supportant un bouquet de cinq bras de lumière issus de dragons, reposant sur un globe et un socle pyramidal orné de scènes de l'Histoire d'Amour et Psyché 

Condition

The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. The gilding is slightly tarnished and rubbed. The dark patina of both vases is slightly chipped. The four shells held by the female figures are in gilt wood. A wing of a dragoon of an arm-light has been restored. One nozzle is missing. Rare and impressive model.
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