Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Fine Louis XVI Style Patinated & Parcel-Gilt Metal Two-Light Candelabra

Price realized
$854
Pre-sale estimate
$600 – $800
Hammer price
$700
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
November 10, 2024
Sale
DAY 3- NOVEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(pair) French Louis XVI style patinated and gilt metal two-light candelabra, marked Fabrication Francaise/ Paris/ made in France, retailed by Ovington, New York, Chicago, late 19th/ early 20th c., two branches supported by figures, one an infant satyr after the model by Clodion (Michel Claude Clodion, French, 1738-1814), the other a young bacchante after the model by Louis-Felix de La Rue (French, 1731-1765), square green marble base, on bronze toupie feet, bases intact with old professional restorations noted under UV light, approx 17.25"h, base: approx 5.5"w, 5.5"d; 25.5lbs total

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.