BY HENRY DASSON, PARIS, CIRCA 1885

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A pair of French gilt-bronze three-light bras de lumière
By Henry Dasson, Paris, Circa 1885
Each as a satyr herm with foliate lower terminal, issuing three scroll branches, each with an acanthus drip-pan and baluster-shaped nozzle, stamped HD to the front
23½ in. (60 cm.) high (2)

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Lot Essay

Henry Dasson (1825-1896) established his business at 106, Rue Vieille-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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