A PAIR OF FRENCH CAST-IRON, PARCEL-GILT AND PATINATED-METAL FIGURAL SIX-LIGHT TORCHERES
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A PAIR OF FRENCH CAST-IRON, PARCEL-GILT AND PATINATED-METAL FIGURAL SIX-LIGHT TORCHERES

CAST BY A. DURENNE, PARIS, LATE 19TH 20TH CENTURY

Closed24 May 2018

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A PAIR OF FRENCH CAST-IRON, PARCEL-GILT AND PATINATED-METAL FIGURAL SIX-LIGHT TORCHERES
CAST BY A. DURENNE, PARIS, LATE 19TH 20TH CENTURY
Each modelled as a young Egyptian figure supporting an urn issuing scrolling leaf-clad candlearms with frosted glass flame shades centred by a larger flame shade and standing on a small circular base, one with foundry mark 'A. DURENNE / MAITRE de FORGES / ....', the other 'A. DURENNE / Sommevoire ....,' above a spreading cast iron pedestal with foliate motifs, fitted for electricity
86 in. (218.5 cm.) high; 14 ¼ in. (37 cm.) diameter, overall