A pair of Empire gilt and patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble two light candelabra attributed to André-Antoine Ravrio, each adorned with a running putto holding torches in each hand. Paris, c. 1800. H. 41 cm. (2)
Literature: Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, “Vergoldete Bronzen”, 1986, p. 325, pl. 5.1.5, illustrating a very similar pair of Empire period candelabra dated circa 1805 and attributed to André-Antoine Ravrio. Peter Hughes, “The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Furniture, London”, 1996, vol. III, no. 253 (F152–3).
Condition report available on request.