A pair of French Empire candelabra attributed to Claude Galle (master in Paris 1759-1815).
Gilt and patinated bronze. Standing Vestals dressed in draped robes. Candle holders in the shape of flames. Height 56 cm.
Literature
Marie-France Dupuy-Baylet, l`Heure, le feu, la lumiére, les bronzes du mobilier national 1800-1870, ed Faton 2010, no 117, p 212.
More information
Vestalerna var gudinnan Vestas prästinnor i antikens Rom. De hade till uppgift att vakta och vårda den heliga elden som brann dag och natt i Vestas tempel.
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