31st Mar, 2022 9:30
Fine & Important European Furniture, Fine Art & Antiques
A fine pair of Retour D’ Egypte ormolu and patinated bronze four sconce candelabra, in the manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire, early 19th century possibly Naples, Italy. Each with gilt scrolling branches issuing from Egyptian style female figures, on architectural veined marble architectural plinths with sepulchral appliques. 77.5 cm high overall
Lot 90, Sotheby’s Ariane Dandois sale, 25 October 2007, New York.
LOT 382, Sotheby’s, 13 June 2001, London
Probably based on a similar pair that can be seen in the Louvre that are to a design by Charles Percier (RF30630) the column design was originally taken from a sketch and was originally conceived as caryatid supports for a table.
Sold for £10,600
Condition Report
Some minor damage to the mounting plate of one candelabra, no visible repairs or further damage to either.
Expected wear to patina likey from age, slight tilt to both central sconces, probably part of flower motif.
One corner of the architecturally base has a small patch
A fine pair of Retour D’ Egypte ormolu and patinated bronze four sconce candelabra, in the manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire, early 19th century possibly Naples, Italy. Each with gilt scrolling branches issuing from Egyptian style female figures, on architectural veined marble architectural plinths with sepulchral appliques. 77.5 cm high overall
Provenance
Lot 90, Sotheby’s Ariane Dandois sale, 25 October 2007, New York.
LOT 382, Sotheby’s, 13 June 2001, London
