IN THE MANNER OF FRANÇOIS REMOND, CIRCA 1830-40

The influence of François Rémond on the design of these wall lights is evident in the inclusion of the female and satyr mask as well as the vasiform mid-section. In 1784 a pair of wall lights with such decorative elements were delivered to the Comte d'Artois for the Palais du Temple. They were invoiced originally for the large sum of 1800 livres, which was later adjusted to 1500 livres, and described as '...deux paires de bras trois branches arabesque sur un vase fond lapis enrichi de frise, tête de satire et de femme...'. A pair by Rémond similar to those sold Christie’s, New York, 20 April, 2018, lot 15 ($250,000). Further design elements on these wall lights comparable to those found on other works by Rémond are the acanthus scrolls on the arms and the fruiting basket.
For further information regarding Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan and Colonel Jacques Balsan, please refer to the catalogue note on lot 45.