Property from the Sven A. Behrendt Collection
A pair of Napoleon III gilt and patinated bronze figural seven-light candelabra, late 19th century
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June 9, 03:24 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
the supports modelled as a figure holding aloft the branches
90cm high, 37cm wide; 35 ½ in., 14 ½ in.
Please note that this lot will not be included in the exhibition in our New Bond Street galleries. We would be happy to facilitate a viewing for you, though – please contact cameron.dileo@sothebys.com to arrange this.
Acquired from Yann Allée, Paris, May 2001.
The design concept for these candelabra was first inspired by the wall-appliques supplied by Thomire-Duterme & Cie. for the Château de Fontainebleau in 1809 (see J.P. Samoyault, Pendules et Bronzes d'Ameublement sous le Premier Empire - Fontainebleau Collection, pp. 140-41, figs. 112-13). A drawing which is very close to the wall-appliques is in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (Album Maciet 93, dessin CD 3767).