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Impressive Pair of Napoléon III Torcheres by Goelzer and and Poumaroux

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An Impressive Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Figural Torcheres by Goelzer and Poumaroux, Paris. Signed to the plinths ‘A. GOELZER & POUMAROUX, PARIS’. These impressive chased and patinated bronze torcheres are each modelled as a child term figure holding aloft a vase decorated with floral garlands, issuing a flambeau shade. The figures are raised on a tapering square section volute supports with trailing foliate decoration and finely cast lion heads. The bases with four scrolling acanthus feet put down on a lobed plinth. French, Circa 1890. Literature 'Éditions du Génie Civil et de la Métallurgie Tour Palerme', 1880, Vol 1; p. 375. Goelzer and Poumaroux Maison Goelzer was founded by Phillipe Goelzer (1816-1881), in Paris in the first half of the nineteenth century and specialised in light fixtures and gas engineering. Goelzer & Poumaroux amongst other important commissions are recorded as supplying the grand chandelier for L'Opéra d'Alger in 1883.

Creator:
GOELZER POUMAROUX (1816-1881) (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 90.56 in (230 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
Style:
Napoleon III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Gilt,Patinated
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Brighton, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: B721701stDibs: LU1028027800632
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