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THBPair of Louis XV Ormolu and Porcelain-Mounted Polychrome Painted Bronze Figural Groups, Mounted as Three-Light Candelabra
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LiveJun 18, 2025
River Ranch: The Collection of Carole Harris represents over three decades of thoughtful collecting, a passion for interior design and a lifelong pursuit of beauty and self-expression. STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com
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- Lot Description
9 1/4 in x 11 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.
Christie's catalog note: Lacquered bronze figures such as these were deliberately decorated to resemble the finest and most expensive 17th century Japanese lacquer, arguably reflecting one of the most sophisticated phases of the 'goût Chinois'. Traditionally, such lacquered bronze figures have been associated almost exclusively with the Martin dynasty, both as a result of contemporary documentary references--such as the 1753 reference in the Inventory of the comtesse de Mailly--as well as the fact that they were granted a Royal Patent to protect the vernis technique which they had invented. The latter patent is further enhanced in 1744 by a renewed one for lacquer wares 'en relief dans le goût de Japon et de la Chine'. It has been argued, however, that there were no doubt other unknown craftsmen supplying such figures to the marchands-merciers, and Parisian almanacs of the period often list several specialists in vernis. (See C. Sargentson, Merchants and Luxury Markets: The Marchands-Merciers of Eighteenth Century Paris, London, 1996). Furthermore, Jean-Félix Watin in his Le Peintre Doreur et Vernisseur of 1772, stated that ten different recipes for lacquer were being employed in Paris at that time, as well as going on to say that by the 1740's the Martin family was suffering from widespread competition, which had inevitably resulted in the prices for lacquer wares being forced down.
A similar pair of chinoiserie figures from the Alexander Collection was sold Christie's, New York, April 30, 1999, lot 36. Also, a mantel clock incorporating figures of this type and mounted with French porcelain was sold in the same sale, lot 35.
Condition
The branches later, the lacquered-bronze figures attributed to Martin Frères, the porcelain flowers Vincennes 18th century and later. Scattered rubbing and wear to the painted figures. Scattered chips, losses, and old repairs to the flowers. Staining and wear to the ormolu trees and base, with a few small spots of verdigris patination. Each missing one bolt on the underside of the bases.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- Provenance
The figures and bases sold Christie's London, June 21, 2000, Lot 169.
Sold Christie’s, New York, October 18, 2002, Lot 361.
The Collection of Carole Harris.
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