Antique Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed Single French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum

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A very fine single French Empire style gilt bronze three-light candelabra featuring the allegorical "à la Victoire". The winged figure … more A very fine single French Empire style gilt bronze three-light candelabra featuring the allegorical "à la Victoire". The winged figure holds aloft in her out stretched arms two intricately designed candle-wells in the form of baskets, with an additional basket overhead. She stands balanced on an embossed cylinder over a double plinth with a squared base. This piece is for the serious collector passionate about finely handcrafted decorative arts with superior craftsmanship. It is flawlessly cast and highly detailed, take notice of the folds of her dress that seem to fly in the wind. Done in the distinct manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) after the original design by Charles Percier, a similar Thomire example is held in the collection at the Metropolitan Museum, New York. less