Summer Great Estates Curated Auction

Pair of Meissen Dolphin Candelabra

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $1,000 - $2,000

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Pair of Meissen candelabra. Porcelain with gilt metal 4 light candelabra tops. Cherubs atop dolphins, with shell motif base. Both signed with Meissen Marcolini period blue crossed swords with stars below marks to the underside. Each 31 1/4"H including center candle holder (porcelain 14"H x 12 5/8"W).

Chips to flowers on bases of both, item in cherub’s hands chipped and missing from both, both with chips along the edges of the base; one with repairs and lines throughout dolphin’s rear fin; other with lines and repairs to the base, chip to the underside, chip to shell, chips to dolphin’s rear fin; wax residue to candle covers on both, both with losses to gilt painting on candelabra.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.