19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps With Shades - a Pair

Description

19th c., France, a pair of Louis XVI Style candelabra lamps with patinated and gilt bronze. Each lamp with a … more 19th c., France, a pair of Louis XVI Style candelabra lamps with patinated and gilt bronze. Each lamp with a seated putto carrying a torch issuing a scrolled foliate 6-arm candelabra all mounted on white marble column base, with ormolu floral swags, drilled as a lamp. Each lamp with a square tapered lampshade in black silk with a gold braid detail at top, held with a brass finial.

While the paint is flaking off the putti bodies, this lamp remains very attractive, characterful and ornate.

Note: To keep shipping costs as low as possible for the buyer, the seller will have these lamps professionally packed to allow for parcel shipping.

Dimensions:
23"h x 11.5"w (candelabra)
34.5"h (total)
10.75"h x 15"squ (shade)

Condition:
Good/Fair, putti with paint loss and wear, small connector missing from floral swag on one base (see photographs), some gilding wear, wiring not tested. The lampshades are good externally but show wear internally including darkening of fabric and some tears (see photo). Show well.

Provenance:
A Private Collection: The Carlyle Hotel, NYC less