(2) French Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Encrier & 2-LT Candelabra

Lot description

(lot of 2) French bronze dore and porcelain desk accessories, late 19th c., each mounted with polychrome porcelain flowers including: (1) Louis XV style double-inkwell encrier/ inkstand, floral branch supporting single candle cup, above winged cherubs holding garland, rising on scrolled stand, approx 8.75"h, 11"w, 6"d; (1) Louis XVI style two-light candelabra, two bobeches with draped swag centering floral bouquet, rising on fluted quadripartite base, approx 8"h, 8.25"w, 5"d; typical small losses and restorations to applied floral elements, 8.25lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)