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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:
  • Period:
  • 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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