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Pair Of Candlesticks, Louis XVI Style And Period, By Claude Galle, 18th Century

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"Pair Of Candlesticks, Louis XVI Style And Period, By Claude Galle, 18th Century"

Pair of gilt copper candlesticks of the Louis XVI period.
The bases and the hoes are chiselled with acanthus leaves, the barrels are grooved.
In 1805, Claude Galle sold two pairs of identical candlesticks to the Palais de Fontainebleau, intended for the King of Naples' apartment (inventory of 1807).
Ravrio sold to the Palais de Fontainebleau six similar models between 1805 and 1806.
We will note that the prices of sales were lowered, which is normal for objects being in the early 19th century notanymore fashionable...
Condition report: Good condition, traces of use on gilding (especially on base)