A Pair of Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Eight-Light Candelabra

manner of pierre-philippe thomire, 19th century
each in the form of a classically draped maiden holding a torch in each hand and issuing the eight foliate scroll candle arms, set on a square tapering plinth raised on recumbent winged lions atop a quadripartite base.
Height 45 inches.

Provenance:
O'Hara's Gallery, Chicago

Each in overall good, stable condition without dents, loss or repair. Having fairly even patinas throughout. Some scattered very minor surface scratching. Likely late 19th or early 20th century.
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