$10,000
French Renaissance style gilt bronze 13 light figural candelabra on stand, the electrified candelabra with two tiers of leafy spiral scrolling candlearms centered by urn issuing a single candle, supported by a larger urn headed with a mask to each side and united by a garland floral swag held by 2 winged putti or cherubs, one standing the other seated on a concave quadripartite base decorated with C - scrolls and plaques emblematic of music and resting on 4 feet fashioned in the image of a turtle. The gilt bronze mounted walnut stand inset with shaped onyx over a conforming base. Candelabra height 46", width 18", depth 15". Stand height 39', width 16, depth 16". Provenance: From the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-01-04
