A pair of large French late Empire black patinated candelabra, each comprised of Hellenistic winged figures of Nike or Victory with arms upraised and supporting floral wreaths from which candle holders, marble rectangular base with wreaths and figures in relief. First half of the 19th century. H. 95 cm. (2)
Similar candelabra were designed by Charles Percier (1764–1838) for the boudoir of Empress Josephine at the Château de Saint-Cloud, where they were identified in the 1805 and 1807 inventories. Percier's original drawing of his candelabra (entitled Pieces of furniture in a “boudoir”) is in the Metropolitan Museum's collection.
Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk
Furniture, carpets & varia, 26 February 2020
Not sold