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A pair of ‘Return from Egypt’ style candlesticks, dating fro…
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A pair of ‘Return from Egypt’ style candlesticks, dating fro…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
A pair of ‘Return from Egypt’ style candlesticks, dating from the Consulate or First Empire period.
In silver-plated bronze, the square-section shaft features a star on three of the four sides and is topped by an Egyptian head wearing a nemes, supporting a vase-shaped bowl with moulded decoration adorned with friezes of palmettes and stars, and resting on a circular base decorated with a frieze of stylised palmettes. Minor knocks and small repairs to one of the bases.
H: 28.5 – Diam: 12.5 cm.
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About the sale
Fine Decor, Tableware & Archaeology
Auction location
Auction time
06/23/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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