Attributed to Pierre-Philippe THOMIRE (1851 - 1843).

An important pair of candelabra in gilt bronze and black patinated bronze, the seven-light bouquet carried by a column shaft, the composite capital and the tripod base with lion paws (worn down with patina and gilding, five bobèches missing).

Restoration period.

Top. 82.5 cm - Width : 35 cm - Depth : 30 cm



These candelabras are similar to a model made by Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the Château de Saint-Ouen, residence of Madame du Cayla, Louis XVIII's favourite, and another one kept at the Grand Trianon in Versailles.
Live Sunday 7 February 2021・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 155

Attributed to Pierre-Philippe THOMIRE (1851 - 1843). An important pair of candelabra in gilt bronze and black patinated bronze, the seven-light bouquet carried by a column shaft, the composite capital and the tripod base with lion paws (worn down with patina and gilding, five bobèches missing). Restoration period. Top. 82.5 cm - Width : 35 cm - Depth : 30 cm These candelabras are similar to a model made by Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the Château de Saint-Ouen, residence of Madame du Cayla, Louis XVIII's favourite, and another one kept at the Grand Trianon in Versailles.

Estimate
€3,000 - €5,000
Result
€7,000
Buyer's premium
25%
Attributed to Pierre-Philippe THOMIRE (1851 - 1843). An important pair of candelabra in gilt bronze and black patinated bronze, the seven-light bouquet carried by a column shaft, the composite capital and the tripod base with lion paws (worn down with patina and gilding, five bobèches missing). Restoration period. Top. 82.5 cm - Width : 35 cm - Depth : 30 cm These candelabras are similar to a model made by Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the Château de Saint-Ouen, residence of Madame du Cayla, Louis XVIII's favourite, and another one kept at the Grand Trianon in Versailles.
Sale Sunday 7 February 2021・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 1 ter, boulevard de la République 92210 Saint-Cloud