A Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Blued Steel Two-Light Candelabra After a Design by François Rémond, Circa 1820

A Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Blued Steel Two-Light Candelabra After a Design by François Rémond, Circa 1820
in the Louis XVI arabesque style, with original mercury gilding; each mounted with a Wedgwood-style biscuit porcelain medallion; some rubbing to enamelled surface; probably originally conceived with three candle arms

height 19 1/4 in.; width 8 in.; depth 3 in.
height 48.9 cm; width 20.3 cm; depth 7.6 cm

Condition Report:
Rubbing, flaking, and losses to the blued enamel on bases on each. Central column on one with two redundant screw holes. With minor rubbing to gilt and patinated bronze surfaces throughout. Twisted ropes a bit loose on one.

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