IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE, 19TH CENTURY

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A set of four French ormolu candlesticks
In the Louis XV style, 19th century
Foliate cast overall, the bases stamped EU 1429, EU 1431, EU 882 and EU883 respectively, the EU marks with crowns above
10 1/8in. (25.8cm.) high (4)

Special notice

This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges. 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 EU and crown stamps that appear on all four of these candlesticks were used as the inventory stamps on furniture and works of art held at the Chateau d'Eu in the Bresle valley between Normandy and Picardy. The Chateau was built in 1578 after the plans of the Leroy brothers of Beauvais, and was seized during the Revolution when most of its furnishings and paintings were either sold, burned, or mutilated. During the Restoration the Chateau was allocated to the dowager Duchesse d'Orleans, daughter of the Duc de Penthivre, the future Louis-Philippe. A campaign to restore and refurnish the Chateau was begun in 1821.

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