Claude Galle : paire de flambeaux bougeoirs Empire en bronze doré, modèle du Palais de l'Elysée

Reference: 4960

Price N/A

Status SOLD

Condition Très bon

Shipping Colissimo

Pair of tall ormolu candlesticks, Empire production by Claude Galle (one of the most talented French bronzemaker working under Louis XVI and Empire periods), early 19th century circa 1806-1807.

Rich palms decoration on the base, candlesticks held by lion paws, antique women busts on the upper part, vase-shaped bobeches.
Top-of-the range quality, much finely executed ; they are made of 12 independant pieces (quality indicator), mercury gilt bronze (ormolu) with a matt and shiny finish.

Rare collector in very good condition, including a fresh gilt.

Height : 28.5cm
Diameter : 13cm

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