870/​291

A set of four French Empire gilt bronze candelsticks, 'À tetes de génies', after the model by Glaude Galle (1759–1815), tapering six sided stems with three winged and classical draped figures, the round base is adorned with spreading fan and scrolling flowers. Paris c. 1805–1810. H. 31 cm. (4)

A similar pair after the model by Galle is in the collection of the Château de Fontainebleau (illustrated in Marie-France Dupuy-Baylet, L'Heure, le Feu, la Lumière: Les bronzes du Mobilier national 1800–1870, Editions Faton, Dijon, 2010, p. 82, catalogue no. 33.

Condition

Condition report on request. furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Varia, furniture & carpets, 1 March 2017

Category
Estimate

100,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold