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A French rouge griotte marble, gilt- and patinated-bronze three-light candelabra
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A French rouge griotte marble, gilt- and patinated-bronze three-light candelabra

BY HENRY DASSON, PARIS, DATED 1877

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A French rouge griotte marble, gilt- and patinated-bronze three-light candelabra
By Henry Dasson, Paris, Dated 1877
As two classically-draped maidens supporting an amphora-shaped vase overflowing with flowers, surmounted by a fruit and flower basket rested on three eagle heads, issuing acanthus-cast scrolled branches, each with foliate-cast drip-pan and fluted nozzle, on a drum-shaped base, on a plinth with inswept corners, inscribed Henry Dasson 1877; drilled for electricity
45 in. (114 cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Henry Dasson (1825-1896) established his business at 106, Rue Vielle-du-Temple, Paris. He was reknowned for the exceptional standard of the ormolu mounts that he used which had a high quality of mercurial gilding. He specialized in copies of Louis XIV, XV and XVI furniture, but he also manipulated 18th century designs to his own taste. He exhibited pieces at the Expositions Universelles in 1878 and 1889, when he received a Grand Prix Artistique for his display.

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