Exceptional pair of lights signed after François Rémond. Mid-nineteenth century.

Created at the end of the 18th century by François Rémond (1747-1812) for Emperor Napoleon, the original and probably unique model - the only one referenced to date - was transferred to the Hôtel Bonaparte in 1806 (J.M.Busson and A.Forray-Carlier, page 97). It was then sent to the Château de Rambouillet, and the inventories of 1807 and 1809 indicate its presence in the Empress's salon. In 1834, the Garde Meuble transferred the fireplace to Malmaison, where it remains to this day (see photos), in the Salle de la Frise.
François Rémond was inspired by Louis Simon Boizot's sculptures, known as "à l'étude et la philosophie".

The two-part fire model on display is by Bouhon Fres, bronzemakers and founders of the famous brand.
From the mid-19th century onwards, Bouhon Frères became the most prestigious manufacturer of bronze fireplace accessories. Supplying the Emperor Napoleon III and the French and foreign aristocracy, the Bouhon brothers created and marketed prestigious andirons (or fireplaces), fire screens and luxurious fire accessories.
Bouhon Frères won gold medals at the 1878, 1889 and 1900 World's Fairs (acquired by Boucheron).

Rare on the market, a similar pair, also signed Bouhon Frères, was sold at Christie's London on December 12, 2002 under number 131.

-This pair of andirons by Bouhon Frères is illustrated in the book "Great Exhibitions : London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900" by Jonathan Meyer, page 322 .

-The original and unique pair by François Rémond is referenced in "l'heure, le feu, la lumière" (see photo) by Marie France Dupuy-Baylet, page 15.

Good condition, wear from use, not cleaned.

Mid-nineteenth century.

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