Oct 13, 2021 10:00 EST
English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts
376
Pair of Empire Ormolu Five-Light Wall Lights
Early 19th century, in the manner of Claude Galle
Each with shaped backplate issuing the winged figure of Victory, a straight branch to her head and holding twin candle branches in each hand; now fitted for electricity. Height 21 inches (53.3 cm).
Provenance:
Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd., London
Purchased from the above, August 31, 2004.
These wall-lights are modelled after a set of six in the Munich Residenz by Claude Galle, see H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, no. 5.10.7, p. 357. A similar set can also be found in the Grand Trianon at Versailles, commissioned from Galle in 1809.
Sold for $8,750
Estimated at $8,000 - $12,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Pair of Empire Ormolu Five-Light Wall Lights
Early 19th century, in the manner of Claude Galle
Each with shaped backplate issuing the winged figure of Victory, a straight branch to her head and holding twin candle branches in each hand; now fitted for electricity. Height 21 inches (53.3 cm).
Provenance:
Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd., London
Purchased from the above, August 31, 2004.
These wall-lights are modelled after a set of six in the Munich Residenz by Claude Galle, see H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, no. 5.10.7, p. 357. A similar set can also be found in the Grand Trianon at Versailles, commissioned from Galle in 1809.
Very good condition, now drilled and electrified, rubbing to gilding, one with loose right branches; width 11 1/2 inches ( cm), depth 8 1/2 inches ( cm).
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Auction: English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts, Oct 13, 2021
