Pair of Empire Style Bronze Dores Bouillote Lamps with Green Tole Shades

Early 20th century, gilt bronze three light form candelabra with acanthus leaf and floral motifs, now wired as table lamps with resin candle sheaths and dark green tole shades, unmarked.

HOA 30 x 15 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. Oscar E. Menzer, Memphis, Tennessee. Oscar was a renowned architect and Yale graduate who studied under the greats: Eero Saarinen, Philip Johnson and Louis Kahn; designing 100s of the most beautiful homes of Memphis.

Both working at time of evaluation; some surface marks and paint flecks to shades; a few areas of minor rubbing and tarnish to gilt; one candle sheath with break and loss.

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