PAIR RESTAURATION ORMOLU AND BRONZE FIVE-LIGHT CANDELABRA,Circa 1820. Columnar base; standard of Classical maidens; supporting central light, extending four scrolling arms; urn-form nozzles - 30 in. high. Estimate $4,000-6,000
PROVENANCE: Sotheby's, New York, May 8, 2009; sale NO8548, lot 66
Gilding displaying some wear consistent with age. Bronze figures are well cast with medium crisp detail; there is uneven patination as seen in the photo. Each figure is slightly loose on the knop. These were once fitted for electricity, the square foot was drilled to allow for a cord. No other areas on the candelabra were drilled for electricity.
