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Victor Paillard Pair of Candlesticks Silvered Bronze

$1,700.00

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A gorgeous pair of candlesticks by famous 19th century French bronzier Victor Paillard (1805-1886). Marked with his crown over VP stamp. The chiseled detail on base of floral patterns with inverted fleur-de-lis under the bobeches are master work quality. Silver over bronze with an intricate flower design, circa 1860. Exquisite; yet simple!

Measures: Height 6.5 inches, diameter 4.25 inches

Excellent condition for age.

Biography

Victor Paillard (1805-1886) was one of the most distinguished bronze casters in Paris during the second half of the 19th Century. He was taught chasing by Denière, then opened in the 1830’s his own workshop making « Art bronzes and Furnishing bronzes », settled n°105, boulevard Beaumarchais in Paris. He executed first small objects, then cast statuettes, candelabra, clocks as well as impressive sized torcheres. He appeared to the public for the first time at the Industrial Products Exhibition of 1839 and worked for the greatest French sculptors, such as Pradier, Barye and Carrier-Belleuse. He exhibited extensively with great success being mentioned for the quality of his work at the famous 1851 and 1862 London Universal Exhibitions, and the 1855, 1867 and 1878 Universal Exhibitions then held in Paris. Paillard was there celebrated by everyone ; John Burney Waring ilustrates a gilt-bronze mirror by him in his « Masterpieces of Industrial Art and Sculpture, 1862 (Plate 92) », which is a comprehensive record of the finest pieces on show in the London Exhibition. At that time, he was awarded a prize medal and the exceptional quality of his work was commented in all jury reports. Appointed a Chevalier of the « Légion d’honneur » by the French Government, Paillard employed since the 1850’s a hundred workers and proposed to his wealthy clients about four hundreds models, cast in bronze not only after famous sculptors’ works, but also after his own creations. It is especially interesting that his « Cherub » figures, such as those ones presented here were particularly singled out for their charm and popularity by commentators at both the 1862 and 1867 Universal Exhibitions. Burney Waring noted that they portrayed the « happy and innocent moods of childhood.

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