A 19th century French gilt bronze figural lampbase
formed as a winged semi clad putto holding aloft a lobed and fluted acanthus fitting, raised on a white marble fluted swept plinth and canted shallow foot with beaded border, later fitted for electricity, 65cm high (not including fittings)
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP
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fitted for electricity

In good decorative condition commensurate with age and use, the gilt bronze surface with some tarnishing, dust and dirt to crevices and a few streaked marks and spots, there is some minor wear to the extremities, including the tips of the wings and feet and hands and to the locks of hair, and more wear to the upper scroll around the light fitting which are rubbed through to a much darker colour, the marble base with a few minor tiny chips to the edges in a few places, and with some scratches and scuffs, there is a slightly orange mark below one of the fluted sections to the swept pedestal and there is minor wear to the beaded mount and base plate.