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A pair of Empire patinated and gilt-bronze twelve-light candelabra, probably by André-Antoine Ravrio, Paris, circa 1800-1805
Auction Closed
July 6, 02:09 PM GMT
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A pair of Empire patinated and gilt-bronze twelve-light candelabra, probably by André-Antoine Ravrio
Paris, circa 1800-1805
each in the form of a classical vestal figure carrying in amphorae and supporting twelve branches arranged in three tiers, raised on mounted square Vert de Mer marble plinth bases, on a further marble square base, each vase issuing a second tier of branches marked R[avrio?] no4
candelabra with mounted base only: 128cm. high, 45cm. wide; 4ft. 6¼in., 1ft. 5⅝in.
candelabra, mounted marble base and further marble square base: 138cm. high; 4ft. 6 3/8in.
Formerly in the collection of Baron Eugène Charles Joachim Fould-Springer and of the the Baroness Marie-Cécile von Springer;
By descent to the collection of Nathaniel de Rothschild at the Palais Abbatial de Royaumont;
Christie's, Paris, 21 September 2011, lot 6;
where acquired by the current owner.
By descent to the collection of Nathaniel de Rothschild at the Palais Abbatial de Royaumont;
Christie's, Paris, 21 September 2011, lot 6;
where acquired by the current owner.
Paul Guth, 'Le Palais Abbatial de Royaumont', in Connaissance des Arts, Février 1957, p. 25.
Axelle de Gaigneron, 'L'inconnu de Royaumont', in Connaissance des Arts, Décembre 1982, p. 111 et 113.
Souren Melikian et. al., La Décoration. Vol. I, Hachette, Paris, 1963, p. 245.
Axelle de Gaigneron, 'L'inconnu de Royaumont', in Connaissance des Arts, Décembre 1982, p. 111 et 113.
Souren Melikian et. al., La Décoration. Vol. I, Hachette, Paris, 1963, p. 245.