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A pair of gilt-bronze and bronze "retour d'Egypte" candelabra Empire, early 19th century, attributed to Claude Galle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze, gilt-bronze
- each 41cm. high; 1ft. 4in.
each in the form of a kneeling Egyptian on pylon bases cast with hieroglyphs, supporting two candlearms in the form of anthemion cast hunting horns with detachable serrated drip-pans; one candelarm repaired
Condition
In overall good original condition. The piece is dirty and in need of a light clean according to taste. Attractive model with good casting. One candlearm recently broken off but is now pinned and resoldered.
"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
This celebrated 'Egyptian' model was made popular during the Empire period, as a result of Napoléon's campaigns in Egypt and the subsequent publication of Baron Vivant-Denon's, Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte, 1802.
A pair of related Egyptian candelabra, forming part of a garniture and attributed to Claude Galle, bronzier au Garde-Meuble, is illustrated by H. Ottomeyer/P. Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, p. 338, fig. 5.3.6.
A nearly identical pair on marble bases is illustrated in 'Egyptomania', Exhibition Catalogue, Paris, 1994, p. 290, fig. 4. An almost identical pair was sold Christie's, The Collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson, P.R.A., 18th September 2013, lot 17.
Claude Galle, of the rue du Four Saint-Germain, was elected maître in 1786.