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Marvelous Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu Four Arm Candelabras, Signed P. Canaux
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A Marvelous Pair of 19th century French Ormolu Four-Arm Candelabras, Signed Paul Canaux. Paul Canaux was an incredible jeweler and silversmith, and would produce his pieces in 30 rue des Francs-Bourgeois in Paris. He originally worked for the great silversmith and plater Joseph Mégemond. Following his career with Mégemond on August 9th, 1888 he placed his own hallmark. He was a made an array of products, which included silverware, cutlery, tea sets, centerpieces, candelabras as well as many other silver and gilt-bronze objects of the highest quality. His maker’s hallmark was struck in 1892 and they changed the name to "Paul Canaux et Cie". In the 5 Generations of our business, these are some of the greatest candelabras we have ever had the pleasure of adding to our collection.
This is truly an exceptional pair of candelabras. They were produced by P. Canaux, a master silversmith who made the most wonderful and outstanding pieces of silver and ormolu. These ormolu candelabras are no exception with a variety of hand-chased and hand-chiseled motifs which elevate these pieces to a different level of quality and craftsmanship. The top most finial of each candelabra is absolutely marvelous with a phoenix emerging from a cauldron of flames. Flanked on either end of each candelabra are two satyrs each holding up a candelabra arm with superior quality, each wrinkle in their faces and hair on their heads is visible. Between the candelabras is a basket of ormolu cast fruits, leaves, and vines. They are truly breathtaking and in high-relief against the main body of the candelabras. The other two candelabra arms are held up by Nereus, the Greek GD of the sea. He is known for his half-man, half-dolphin appearance with a majestic and highly detailed pair of angelic wings. Running down the rest of the candelabra pillar bodies are lions masks with garlands hanging from their mouths and a fantastic rounded base with acanthus leaf decoration and four lions-paw feet holding them up. The bottoms of each are signed, "P CANAUX ORFEVRE PARIS".
Paris, France, Circa: 1890.
- Creator:Paul Canaux and Company 1 (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU919530347792
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