Lot Essay
Dr. Alexandre Benchoufi collaborated with Jacques Garcia on the interiors of his splendid US apartment and it is likely that the celebrated designer may have advised on the purchase of these remarkable figural candelabra.
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THE PORCELAIN BODIES EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE HEADS PROBABLY EUROPEAN 18TH/19TH CENTURY, THE MOUNTS LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
Details
A PAIR OF JAPANESE PORCELAIN NODDING FIGURES ORMOLU-MOUNTED AS FIVE-LIGHT CANDELABRA
THE PORCELAIN BODIES EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE HEADS PROBABLY EUROPEAN 18TH/19TH CENTURY, THE MOUNTS LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
The substantial robed figures decorated in underglaze blue, with overglaze red, black and gilding; the associated nodding heads with ormolu collars; the later candelabra mounts with substantial rococo scrolling bases issuing branches decorated with oak-leaves and acorns, one marked 'Monvoisin' in the casting to the underside
31 3/4 in. (80.5 cm.) high; 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm.) wide and similar; the figures 20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) and 20 3/4 in. (52.5 cm.) high
THE PORCELAIN BODIES EARLY 18TH CENTURY, THE HEADS PROBABLY EUROPEAN 18TH/19TH CENTURY, THE MOUNTS LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
The substantial robed figures decorated in underglaze blue, with overglaze red, black and gilding; the associated nodding heads with ormolu collars; the later candelabra mounts with substantial rococo scrolling bases issuing branches decorated with oak-leaves and acorns, one marked 'Monvoisin' in the casting to the underside
31 3/4 in. (80.5 cm.) high; 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm.) wide and similar; the figures 20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) and 20 3/4 in. (52.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, November 29, 1985, lot 87.
With Partridge Fine Arts, London, 1999.
The Collection of Dr. Alexandre Benchoufi; Sotheby's, New York, 9 November 2006, lot 67 ($96,000).
With Partridge Fine Arts, London, 1999.
The Collection of Dr. Alexandre Benchoufi; Sotheby's, New York, 9 November 2006, lot 67 ($96,000).
Literature
J. Bourne & V. Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, London, 1991, p. 194, no. 633.
L. Morton, Partridge Fine Arts, Recent Acquisitions 1999, Southend, 1999, p. 162 no. 60.
L. Morton, Partridge Fine Arts, Recent Acquisitions 1999, Southend, 1999, p. 162 no. 60.
Dr. Alexandre Benchoufi collaborated with Jacques Garcia on the interiors of his splendid US apartment and it is likely that the celebrated designer may have advised on the purchase of these remarkable figural candelabra.