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A set of four gilt-bronze large candlesticks attributed to Claude Galle Empire, circa 1810
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- giltbronze
- each 33.5cm; 1ft. 1¼in.
each with a flaring baluster stem in the form of tasselled arrows with foliate headers and lotus leaves on a circular base
Condition
In overall good condition. Colour of gilding more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Attractive detail to the casting. Minor rubbing inside the bobèches and some miniscule pitting to some of the bases which is hardly noticeable.
"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
Comparative Literature:
Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Pröschel,Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. I, Munich, 1986, fig. 5.17.5, for a candelabrum by Claude Galle with trophies with a central shaft cast with arrowheads as on the offered pair.
Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Pröschel,Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. I, Munich, 1986, fig. 5.17.5, for a candelabrum by Claude Galle with trophies with a central shaft cast with arrowheads as on the offered pair.
He became a master in the Parisian guild in 1784 and also worked with A.A. Ravrio and under J. Hauré for the Crown gilding bronze mounts for the ébéniste Beneman. He was appointed supplier of bronzes to the Garde-Meuble during the Consulat and was extensively employed for the palaces at Compiègne, Fontainebleau, the Grand Trianon and Versailles as well as supplying bronzes to the Quirinale in Rome and Palazzo Stupinigi, in Turin. He was employing 400 workers by 1811, but ran into financial difficulties and his factory and warehouse closed down.