European Furniture & Decorative Arts

The gilt bronze is bright and attractive throughout with some rubbed wear. Scattered instances of oxidation. The marble bases with negligible roughness to the edges and each with one small cracked section on the side. One of these breaks with a section of fill. The bronze figures with some light surface scuffs visible and one of the figures with a visible construction seam above her right ankle. The same figure with a minor casting flaw where the base of the cornucopia is screwed to her side; not immediately noticeable. The other candelabrum has elements which are slightly loose and need tightening. Each candelabrum has a broken arm in need of repair. Arms are present and would need solder repair. The candle arms on both examples are bent somewhat askew. There are small instances of cracking and loss to the gilt bronze foliate ornamentation at the top of the cornucopias. Both drilled for electricity but not presently wired. Additional images are available upon request.

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