Pair Of Candelabra With Winged Sphinxes From The Empire-Consulate Period

Pair of candelabra from the Empire-Consulate period in patinated and gilded bronze in two-tone matt and shiny, representing winged sphinxes supporting a woven basket hollowed out with channels topped with a flaming lekythos.
From it emerge three branches of light in the shape of stylized cornucopias and decorated with foliage.
Conical base decorated with wall-mounted flower vases, resting on lion claws, the counter-base circular.

Beautiful state of conservation, original mercury gilding (uncleaned).
Old restorations, notably at the base of an arm of light.

Empire-Consulate period, 1800-1810.

Height: 54 cm

Identical models:
- A pair of candelabra of identical model was in the collection of General Comte Lecourbe1, Hôtel Drouot February 9, 2016 number 262.

-Christie's sale, the collector: French taste, November 28, 2018, lot 261.

-Osenat sale, l'Empire in Fontainebleau, July 1, 2018, lot 259.

-Sale Paris hotel Drouot July 1, 2015 at number 277.

-Artcurial sale, Paris, June 19, 2012, lot 66.

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