A PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS Paris, 1779/80. Maker's mark Joseph-Théodore Van Cauwenbergh alias Vancombert. Round, retracted foot. Fluted baluster shaft decorated with acanthus leaves. Vase-shaped, gadrooned and profiled nozzle. The foot features a medallion engraved with a coat of arms. H 27 cm; 1,410 g. Drip pans probably replaced. Provenance: Private collection, Monaco. Acquired from a Monaco art dealer in the 2000s. * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.