Flambeaux Formant sculptures in patinated bronze,19th century circa 1850 , Modéle Van Cléve

Large and spectacular pair of Flambeaux Formant sculptures in patinated bronze, 19th century circa 1850, AFTER THE MODEL OF CORNEILLE VAN CLEVE (1645-1732), decorated with a nymph draped and naked from above riding a dolphin, and a satyr seated on a leopard, the nymph holding a cornucopia of abundance with another dolphin delivering a richly carved spigot and a basin with leaves and a carved bobéche inside, the satyr holding a cornucopia of abundance with fruit ending in the same spigot and bobéche, This relatively rare and highly decorative model has been attributed to the sculptor Corneille Van Clève (1645-1732), who is known to have supplied models to his brother-in-law, the silversmith Nicolas de Launay (1646-1727), for casting in silver, and an inventory of his workshop describes the models of these candelabra. A drawing attributed to Van Cleve also depicts a very similar pair of candelabra. The design was reproduced throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, and a pair in gilded bronze was produced for Louis XIV's chambre du Roi at Versailles, and another pair is in the Wallace Collection.

Condition report: Fine sculpture, beautiful brown patina, high quality mounting, traces of age and use. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Height 34 cm Base 13 cmx 13 cm

a similar (gilded) subject was sold at Sotheby's , and D'après Corneille van Clève, pair of Louis XIV-style gilded bronze torches, 19th century, candlesticks with attached bases, 35 cm high, Sotheby's Paris, Madame Antenor Patiño collection, no. 266, sold for €11800.

Biblio: French sculptor (born in Paris in 1645, died in Paris on December 30, 1732), son of a family of goldsmiths, Van Clève apprenticed in the workshop of sculptor Michel Anguier.

He then moved to Italy, where he stayed for ten years, first in Rome as the king's boarder (from 1611 to 1617), then in Venice (from 1617 to 1680). He was strongly influenced by Bernini's art.

Back in Paris, he was admitted to the Académie in 1681, with Polyphemus (Paris, Musée du Louvre).

He received numerous commissions for the Château de Versailles: Ariane endormie, Mercure, Enfants à la conque, Lion et sanglier, Lion et loup (in collaboration with Jean Melchior Raon). Numerous decorations for the Château de Versailles (vases, capitals, figures, bas-reliefs, etc.).

He also worked for the King at the Château de Marly and Château de Meudon.

He created a remarkable high altar for the Château de Versailles church, featuring an Angel with outstretched wings, two Adorers, Cherubim and the Deposition of the Cross.Van Clève had his own casting workshop and produced statuettes prized by connoisseurs: Leda and the Swan (Musée du Louvre); Diana and Endymion; Bacchus and Ariadne...He was appointed professor in 1693, assistant to the rector in 1706, director in 1711, rector in 1715, chancellor in 1720.

An enchanting mythological scene... Every detail is chiseled with incredible precision, transporting your home into a dreamlike universe.

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