Description:
Bronze Nine-light Candelabra Depicting the Three Graces, after Antoine Louis-Barye, late 19th/early 20th century, the urn finial suspended by three nude female figures standing over a centralized pedestal surrounded by vine-wrapped armature extending to floriform drip cups, above tripartite-form figures with grotesque masks and seated Three Graces figures, base with zoomorphic forms, figural masks, and shell forms, inscribed "BARYE," ht. 36 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
Top portion off of body, having been rethreaded prior. candle arms variously bent and with repairs at their join. One figure with bent sword.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.