A pair of large Empire style ormolu and patinated bronze figural seven-light candelabra

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A pair of large Empire style ormolu and patinated bronze figural seven-light candelabra

LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A pair of large Empire style ormolu and patinated bronze figural seven-light candelabra
Last quarter 19th Century
Each modelled as a classically-draped winged figure of Victory holding aloft scrolling foliate-cast candlearms, standing on a sphere and square pedestal applied to the front with a lyre, above a stepped square plinth
54 in. (137 cm.) high (2)

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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

The present candelabra are closely related to the documented oeuvre of the bronzier Claude Galle. A similar pair of candelabra supplied by Galle for the Petit Trianon are illustrated in H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. II, p. 705, fig. 21.

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