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A Pair of French Gilt Bronze Two-Branch Wall Lights
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$1,600
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Description

A Pair of French Gilt Bronze Two-Branch Wall Lights

After the Model by Robert-Joseph Auguste, 19th Century

Height 15 x width 11 x depth 5 1/2 inches.

Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois

Condition
Appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to hang condition. The bronze is well cast and the gilding is bright and attractive. Scattered rubbing to the gilt particularly to the figure's backs with some rubbing and loss to the gilt decoration of each figure's neck, shoulder, and face. The candle arms are sturdy and there are no missing components. Each sits flush and could be easily mounted to a wall. The wall lights are not electrified. Additional images are available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Sotheby Parke-Bernet, New York, 13 October 1973, Lot 25