Candlestick - Patinated bronze - Bugia Nogotico
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French patinated bronze Gothic Revival bougeoir from the late 19th century, with Chimera of Notre-Dame and mythological figures, dimensions 13 cm high, 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep, weight 380 g.
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Captivating bronze patinated camera piece (Gothic Revival) with the iconic Chimera of Paris and mythological figures.
I propose at auction an intriguing and unusual piece: a rare chamber candlestick ("bugia" or bougeoir) of French manufacture, dating from the second half of the 19th century (circa 1860-1890, Napoleon III period), in the full bloom of the Eclectic and Neo-Gothic (Gothic Revival) taste.
Artistic and iconographic details:
What makes this piece particularly sought after by Wunderkammer collectors is its rich and quirky sculptural decoration. On the lobed base, inside elegant niches, lies a meticulous reproduction of the famous Chimera of Notre-Dame de Paris, known as the "Le Stryge" (the strige, or thoughtful demon), the iconic gargoyle added to the cathedral by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc during the great nineteenth-century restorations.
The eclectic flair continues on the volute handle, topped by a delightful winged mythological figure (a young satyr or the god Pan), captured as he plays the reed pipe (Pan's flute). The candle holder shaft is decorated with arched, pointed-arch niches housing medieval-style figures in high relief.
Material and Technique:
The object is made in solid metal alloy (heavy bronze/brass) using an excellent casting technique in a mold. The assembly, clearly visible on the bottom, is secured by the typical central threaded pin fixed by a slotted nut, characteristic of pre-industrial mechanical workmanship of the era.
Condition:
The item presents itself in excellent original antique condition.
There are no missing parts, nicks, breaks or post-assembly welds. The structure is perfectly solid.
The splendid dark patina of time has been deliberately and jealously preserved (the item has not undergone invasive chemical polishing). The natural chiaroscuro enhances the sculpture’s three-dimensionality and guarantees its historical authenticity.
(Please carefully observe the attached photographs, which are to be considered an integral part of the description).
Captivating bronze patinated camera piece (Gothic Revival) with the iconic Chimera of Paris and mythological figures.
I propose at auction an intriguing and unusual piece: a rare chamber candlestick ("bugia" or bougeoir) of French manufacture, dating from the second half of the 19th century (circa 1860-1890, Napoleon III period), in the full bloom of the Eclectic and Neo-Gothic (Gothic Revival) taste.
Artistic and iconographic details:
What makes this piece particularly sought after by Wunderkammer collectors is its rich and quirky sculptural decoration. On the lobed base, inside elegant niches, lies a meticulous reproduction of the famous Chimera of Notre-Dame de Paris, known as the "Le Stryge" (the strige, or thoughtful demon), the iconic gargoyle added to the cathedral by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc during the great nineteenth-century restorations.
The eclectic flair continues on the volute handle, topped by a delightful winged mythological figure (a young satyr or the god Pan), captured as he plays the reed pipe (Pan's flute). The candle holder shaft is decorated with arched, pointed-arch niches housing medieval-style figures in high relief.
Material and Technique:
The object is made in solid metal alloy (heavy bronze/brass) using an excellent casting technique in a mold. The assembly, clearly visible on the bottom, is secured by the typical central threaded pin fixed by a slotted nut, characteristic of pre-industrial mechanical workmanship of the era.
Condition:
The item presents itself in excellent original antique condition.
There are no missing parts, nicks, breaks or post-assembly welds. The structure is perfectly solid.
The splendid dark patina of time has been deliberately and jealously preserved (the item has not undergone invasive chemical polishing). The natural chiaroscuro enhances the sculpture’s three-dimensionality and guarantees its historical authenticity.
(Please carefully observe the attached photographs, which are to be considered an integral part of the description).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
380 g
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Title additional information
Bugia Nogotico
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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