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A pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks, attributed to Claude Galle Empire, circa 1805
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- each 31cm. high.
each with hexagonal tapering stem applied with winged female herms, topped by vase-shaped nozzle above large circular spreading drapery and foliate-cast foot
Literature
Jean-Pierre Samoyault, Pendules et bronzes d'ameublement entrés sous le Premier Empire, Catalogue des Collections de Mobilier, Musée National du Château de Fontainebleau, Paris 1989, p. 193, cat. no. 179, illustrates an identical candlestick by Galle in the Palais de Fontainebleau.
Condition
In overall good condition with the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and wear to the gilding (especially to the drip-pans and stems) consistent with age and use. The gilding partly refreshed. One of the central metal bolts holding together the construction probably restored.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The present pair of candlesticks is identical to three pairs delivered by Claude Galle (1759-1815) to Fontainebleau, two in 1804 and one in 1805. One pair, stamped with the inventory number F 3527, still remains at the palace. The first two pairs which Galle delivered 19 November 1804 were described as 'paires flambeaux dorés or mat têtes de génies', priced at 380 francs. The price of the third pair, described as 'une paire [flambeaux] à tête de génie, grand model, ciselé et doré or mat 200', was later reduced to 190 francs.
However, in the absence to any inventory numbers it is unfortunately not possible to ascertain that one of those is in fact identical with the present pair.
However, in the absence to any inventory numbers it is unfortunately not possible to ascertain that one of those is in fact identical with the present pair.