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19th Century Bronze pair of candlesticks with bears of Christophe Fratin

$7,873.62per set
£5,804.34per set
€6,580per set
CA$10,893.97per set
A$11,820.51per set
CHF 6,270.56per set
MX$145,154.92per set
NOK 77,546.45per set
SEK 73,436.40per set
DKK 50,099.30per set

About the Item

Here is a stunning pair of finely chiseled, bronze candlesticks from the mid-19th century. These bronze candelabras, with a body resembling a tree trunk adorned with oak leaves and acorns, feature four light arms supported by a central bear. Their base is decorated with bears in relief, following a natural and wild theme. These candlesticks are attributed to Christophe Fratin, a renowned 19th-century animal sculptor whose work was widely recognized during his time. This pair of candlesticks is an excellent example of 19th-century decorative art, combining intricate chisel work and rich materials for a result that is both understated and majestic. Christophe Fratin, a celebrated animal sculptor, exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831 to 1842 and from 1850 to 1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. His masterpiece "Eagles and Prey" has been on display in Central Park, New York, since 1863. His works can be found in prestigious locations such as the Château de Dampierre, the castles of Sans-Souci and Babelsberg in Germany, the Saint Petersburg park, and the Visconti Courtyard at the Louvre.
  • Attributed to:
    Christophe Fratin (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.64 in (57.5 cm)Diameter: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Burnished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Old as it is, some additional small bears can be seen on other candlesticks of Fratin.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AE1934/011stDibs: LU4694141886472

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