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November 2003 Fine Art & Antiques Online Auction

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237. Jean Jaques Pradier (Swiss, 1790-1852)

Neoclassical bronze candleabrum features two figures wearing laurel leaf crowns. Ladies are attached to a square-shaped marble base adorned with two medallions depicting greek gods. Figures have a muted gold patina. Candelabrum holding six candles are attached to figures hand. Top is adorned with a fruit cornicopia. Signed Pradier on front. Pradier was a well known Swiss sculptor who exhibited several times in the Salons of Paris. Measures apprx 29" x 7". This piece was cast at the Suisse Fres foundry, which was established in 1840.



2,000/4,000   Sold $1,495.00
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