A Pair of Directoire Bronze Figural Candelabra, Now as Table Lamps

Late 18th century, patinated bronze and ormolu, wood undersides, unmarked, featuring a Classical female pier column with two unfurling candle arms, and removeable bobeches of brazed casting, the upper head now mounted with dual socket standard, together with lobed silk lined green linen shades.

21 1/2 in. to height of the nozzle; 34 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 13 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

For a similar example, see Sotheby's Important English and European Furniture, 24 April 2013, New York, Lot 28.

Rubbing to patina and gilt; some later screws to figure's arm posterior one adjustable upper shade standard is bent; one nozzle with split at brazed seam; some pilling wear to shades and mismatched finials.