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19th century pair of French Empire ormolu candlesticks

$7,157.97per set
£5,210.94per set
€6,000per set
CA$9,763.46per set
A$10,931.19per set
CHF 5,731.58per set
MX$135,061.59per set
NOK 72,221.46per set
SEK 68,174.18per set
DKK 45,662.70per set
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A magnificent pair of Empire ormolu candlesticks in the maner of Jean Demosthene Dugourc. Each with fluted, tapered shaft and delicate ornamentation, surmounted by three female heads, with their hair wreathed in marguerites. At the top with bulbous nozzle drip-pan. Finished with feet standing on a circular base, decorated with palmettes and a beaded edge. Place of origin- France Period- Empire, early 19th century Very beautiful fine quality! Jean Démosthène Dugourc (1749-1825) was a French designer, who worked for various royal and noble families in the late eighteenth century. His clients included the French nobility and the royal houses of Europe. In 1780 he was named as designer to the Comte de Provence (the future Louis XVIII) and helped to redecorate the Château de Brunoy (just southeast of Paris). Source- TRC Leiden, Metropolitan Museum of Art online cataloque A small note- In 2010 the same pair of candlesticks was sold at Christie's in London.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Diameter: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    SON EN BREUGEL, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9682240382962

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