André-Antoine Ravrio, after (b. Paris 1759, d. 1814)
A pair of French Empire gilt and patinated bronze wall-lights, each with herm holding four candelabra aloft. Paris, early 19th century. H. 55 cm. W. 28 cm. D. 23 cm. (2)
Litterature: Vergoldte Bronzen, Hans Ottomeyer und Peter Pröschel, Klinkhardt & Biermann 1986. Bind I, s. 356. pl. 5.10.4. J-P. Samoyault, Pendules et bronzes d’ameublement entrés sous le Premier Empire, 1989, pp.35–140-141, fig.112–113. M-F Dupuy-Baylet, L’heure, le feu, la lumière, 2010, p.72, fig.28.
Provenance: ”House of Danske Bank” Antiques, art and design from Erichsen’s House and other historic buildings of Holmens Kanal, Copenhagen.
House of Danske Bank – antiques, art and design, 16 September 2024