Jan 29, 2025 10:00 EST
Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture
483
Pair of Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Six-Light Candelabra
After a Model by Gérard-Jean Galle
Modeled with figures of Mars, the Roman god of war, and Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategy in war. Both figures are dressed in armour, Mars wears a helmet (galea) with a plume, and a tunic with a breastplate, and he holds a legionnare sword out in front of him. Minerva is dressed in a long tunic, with her breastplate, decorated with the head of the Gorgon, gifted to her by Perseus. She also wears a helmet with a plume, and holds long spear by her side.
Height 20 3/4 inches (52.5 cm)
$800 - $1,200
After a Model by Gérard-Jean Galle
Modeled with figures of Mars, the Roman god of war, and Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategy in war. Both figures are dressed in armour, Mars wears a helmet (galea) with a plume, and a tunic with a breastplate, and he holds a legionnare sword out in front of him. Minerva is dressed in a long tunic, with her breastplate, decorated with the head of the Gorgon, gifted to her by Perseus. She also wears a helmet with a plume, and holds long spear by her side.
Height 20 3/4 inches (52.5 cm)
English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts
One candle branch restored, overall with some rubbing to gilding and scattered stained areas, could benefit from cleaning.
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Auction: Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture, Jan 29, 2025
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Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings & Drawings and The Collection of Howard Phipps Jr., Erchless, Westbury on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10am
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Auction of English & Continental Silver and English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts on Wednesday, January 28, 2025 at 10am
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted
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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Fine Art
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 will offer 19th Century & Old Master Paintings & Drawings as well as The Collection of Howard Phipps Jr., Erchless, Westbury.
The auction onWednesday, January 29 at 10am will feature English & Continental Decorative Arts and English & Continental Silver.
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