Offered by Igra Lignum
French Furniture and Art Pieces of the 18th century and Empire period
Pair of candlesticks in gilt bronze, from the Louis XVI period, by Feuchère.
It was decorated, base and binet, with acanthus leaves and pearls.
Carries an unidentified inventory number BD 341 (I and II).
An identical pair was bought, on July 20, 1805, by the Palais de Fontainebleau for the topographic cabinet of the Emperor. The inventory of the Palace describes them as follows: "two torches, old form, round feet with water-leaf and pearls, fluted rods, colet with small spindles with grooves and flowers of 0.27" (Arch. Nat. 654)
Condition report: very good condition, complete cleaning - disassembly and inspection - in June 2017
Delevery information :
The shipping and customs charges are free of charge for all destinations in Europe for objects of more than 2,000 euros and furniture pieces of more than 5,000 euros.
The art pieces are shipped by post, the furniture is delivered by us or by companies like Arbore (Rhone Valley) and SHIP ANTIQUES (rest of France and Europe)
A wooden box is made for each article. For especially fragile furniture pieces, we produce customized boxes.