A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, by Henri Dasson, Circa 1886

Sotheby’s London, 3 July 2007, lot 243

Henri Dasson (1825-1896), 106 rue Vielle-du-Temple.

Henri Dasson established his business at 106, Rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris. He was renowned for the exceptional standard of the gilt-bronze mounts that he used which had a high quality of mercurial gilding. He specialized in copies of Louis XIV, XV and XVI furniture, but he also manipulated 18th century designs to his own taste.

He exhibited pieces at the Expositions Universelles in 1878 and 1889, when he received a Grand Prix Artistique for his display. His signature was always anglicized as 'Henry Dasson'.