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A pair of large Louis XV style gilt-bronze and Samson porcelain candelabra

Creator: Edme Samson et Cie
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
A pair of large Louis XV style gilt-bronze and Samson porcelain candelabra
French, Late 19th Century
Height 68cm, width 54cm, depth 36cm

Crafted with great artistry and skill by the Samson porcelain manufactory in late nineteenth century France, these exceptional candelabra feature superb full-length porcelain subjects set within elaborate gilt-bronze lighting branches. Made in the Louis XV style, each pair, symmetrical to each other in design, consists of five-lighting branches, a mount for the porcelain, and elegantly sculpted bases.

The porcelain figures are that of a man and woman playing musical instruments, wistfully gazing towards each other while they stroll and play; he plays a variation on the bagpipes, probably the French cabrette, while she plays a large guitar-like stringed instrument. They stand 68cm in height and bear the Samson mark to the underside. Beautiful pieces, the porcelain figures of which can stand separately, they are wonderful examples of French antique lighting and decorative objects.

Artist/Maker: Samson et Cie

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, Ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XV
Dealer Reference #:	17160
Incollect Reference #:	589454

Dimensions

W.	21.26 in;	H.	26.77 in;	D.	14.17 in;
W.	54 cm;	H.	68 cm;	D.	36 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.