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Claude Galle, attributed (b. 1759, d. 1815)

A pair of large figural Empire gilt and patinated bronze candelabra, each with female figure on cylindrical base, holding five curved candle holders aloft. Paris, c. 1820. H. 82 cm. (2)

Literature: Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, “Vergoldete Bronzen”, 1986, p. 335, pl. 5.2.18, illustrating a similar candelabrum with winged Victory of 1809 by Galle in the Grand Trianon, Versailles.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Auction

Antiquities, furniture, decorative art, carpets and books, 22 September 2021

Category
Estimate

125,000–150,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

120,000 DKK