Claude Galle, pair of torches with thunderbolts from the Empire period.

Pair of so-called "quiver" torches in gilded bronze from the Empire-Consulate period, attributed to Claude Galle.
The base chiseled with thunderbolts, attributes of Zeus, the flared bobèche decorated with water leaves.
Claude Galle delivered a pair for the palace of Fontainebleau in 1804. It was inventoried in 1807 and placed in the living room of the apartment of the great huntsman, pavilion A.
This pair of candlesticks, with the same base "with thunderbolts" (very rare model) is described in the work of Jean Pierre Samoyault, "Clocks and furnishing bronzes entered under the First Empire at Fontainebleau", on page 181.
Model also referenced in Ernest Dumonthier's collection, "lighting and heating bronzes", plate 36, n°8.

Beautiful state of conservation.
Original gilding with wear. Not cleaned.

Empire-Consulate period, 1804.

Attributed to Claude Galle (1759-1815).

Dimensions:
Height: 24 cm
Diameter: 11.5 cm

Claude Galle (1759 – 1815)
Considered one of the greatest bronziers and foundry-engravers of the end of the Louis XVI period and the Empire, Claude Galle was born in Villepreux near Versailles. He apprenticed under the direction of the founder Pierre Foy, marrying the latter's daughter in 1784.
In 1786 he became master foundryman.
On the death of his father-in-law in 1788, Claude Galle took charge of the workshop, which became one of the largest in Paris, employing nearly 400 craftsmen.
Galle moved the workshop first to Quai de la Monnaie (now Quai de l’Unité), then, in 1805, to 60 Rue Vivienne.

The crown furniture store, under the direction of the sculptor Jean Hauré from 1786-88, commissioned him several times.
Galle collaborated with several renowned artisans, such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire, of whom he became the biggest competitor.
He supplied the majority of bronze furnishings to the Château de Fontainebleau during the Empire. He received numerous imperial orders for lights, clock boxes, and vases for the palaces of Saint-Cloud, Trianons, the Tuileries, Compiègne, and Rambouillet. He also supplies the Italian palaces of Monte Cavallo in Rome and Stupinigi near Turin.
He retired from business in 1813, giving way to his son Gérard-Jean.
He died in 18015.

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