Pair of Parcel-gilt Bronze Lamp Bases

Description:

Pair of Parcel-gilt Bronze Lamp Bases, Continental, 19th century, each cast as a putto with dark brown/black patina, holding either a lit torch or a bow and arrow, seated atop a fluted column, on square base with flames to corners and pendant garlands, on four toupie feet, ht. to top of putto heads 20 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Bow with break to old repair (top of bow present). One lamp support loose. Electrified. Darkening to gilding. Scattered rubbing/loss to patina (particularly at knees).


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