EACH SIGNED 'H. VIAN', LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU THREE-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
EACH SIGNED 'H. VIAN', LATE 19TH CENTURY
After the Féloix model of the preceding lot, each with central satyr-mask to the backplate issuing entwined grapevines, tassels, cymbals and Pan's pipes, the panelled block pedestal surmounted by a spirally-fluted classical urn filled with grapevines and flowers and applied with panther's masks, issuing acanthus-scroll reeded arms, terminating in eagle's masks with foliate and berried drip pans, each signed 'H. Vion' to the left side of block pedestal
25¼ in. (64 cm.) high, 12¾ in. (32.5 cm.) wide (2)

Lot Essay

The Parisian bronzier and fondeur Henri Vian is recorded as having specialized in the production of bronze-mounted chimney-pieces, light fittings and decorative vases. The business, located at 5, rue de la Thorigny, was continued by Madame Vian on her husband's death in 1905. Vian produced articles of the highest quality, so much so that the style of his casting and gilding has often been mistaken for earlier work.

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