Bidspirit auction | A PAIR OF FRENCH EGYPTIAN


A PAIR OF FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL GILT-BRONZE FIGURAL TORCHÈRES, 19TH CENTURY - A pair of large French Egyptian Revival gilt-bronze figural torchères, 19th century. Each modeled as a standing Egyptian maiden in elaborately detailed classicalizing dress and headdress, one arm raised to support a tall torch-form standard, the figures standing barefoot upon stepped square patinated bases raised on gilt-bronze paw feet. Dimensions: H: 21 in., (53.5 cm.) Condition: Good condition overall with expected surface wear, rubbing and oxidation. Areas of wear and variation to the gilding and patina consistent with age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.