Details
A PAIR OF ORMOLU THREE-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
Each with asymetrically-cast backplate of scrolled acanthus and C-scrolls issuing three scrolled acanthus branches wrapped with oak leaves and acorns and terminated by asymetrically-cast foliate- channelled dished drip-pans and nozzles, above a rockwork and C-scroll clasp supporting a seated putto, holding a basket of flowers and his scantily-clad companion, above a scrolled boss, stamped seven times with the C couronné poinçon, one with inventory brand
24½ in. (62 cm) wide; 26 in. (66 cm) high (2)
Each with asymetrically-cast backplate of scrolled acanthus and C-scrolls issuing three scrolled acanthus branches wrapped with oak leaves and acorns and terminated by asymetrically-cast foliate- channelled dished drip-pans and nozzles, above a rockwork and C-scroll clasp supporting a seated putto, holding a basket of flowers and his scantily-clad companion, above a scrolled boss, stamped seven times with the C couronné poinçon, one with inventory brand
24½ in. (62 cm) wide; 26 in. (66 cm) high (2)
Provenance
Acquired by Sr. Antenor Patiño for his house in the Avenue Foch, Paris.
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.