A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE HUNTING GIRANDOLES

Description:

circa 1800
H. 51 cm
Each with a reclining deer and doe on a shaped socle, decorated with palmets, the central acanthus-cast stem issuing three hunting horn shaped candle arms, small restorations and minute additions.
European Private Collection
The impressive combination of the ormolu decoration, the finely chiselled candlearms, the fully sculpted patinated stag sculptures and the Carrara marble base gives this pair of girandoles a wonderful contrasting structure.
This lot is subject to standard taxation: a premium of 24.5 % will be charged on the hammer price. Statutory VAT is payable on the hammer price plus premium.