Pair of chased and gilded bronze torches, the binet supported by three busts of Diana leaning on a shaft with cut sides and ended by feet. The circular base decorated with a frieze of palmettes (small wear to the gilding).

Empire period, attributed to Claude GALLE (1757-1815).

Height : 29,5 cm 29.5 cm - Diameter : 14.5 cm



Similar torches were delivered by Claude Galle on September 3, 1808 for the second salon of the apartment of Empress Josephine at the Palais de Compiègne.
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Lot no. 165

Pair of chased and gilded bronze torches, the binet supported by three busts of Diana leaning on a shaft with cut sides and ended by feet. The circular base decorated with a frieze of palmettes (small wear to the gilding). Empire period, attributed to Claude GALLE (1757-1815). Height : 29,5 cm 29.5 cm - Diameter : 14.5 cm Similar torches were delivered by Claude Galle on September 3, 1808 for the second salon of the apartment of Empress Josephine at the Palais de Compiègne.

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€2,400
Buyer's premium
25%
Pair of chased and gilded bronze torches, the binet supported by three busts of Diana leaning on a shaft with cut sides and ended by feet. The circular base decorated with a frieze of palmettes (small wear to the gilding). Empire period, attributed to Claude GALLE (1757-1815). Height : 29,5 cm 29.5 cm - Diameter : 14.5 cm Similar torches were delivered by Claude Galle on September 3, 1808 for the second salon of the apartment of Empress Josephine at the Palais de Compiègne.
Sale Sunday 13 February 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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