Jules Graux, Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks With Putti, Two Patinas, Silver And Gilded, 19th Century

Pair of candlesticks with putti in gilded and silvered bronze on a marble base by Jules Graux. Very fine and rare two-tone patina, perfectly highlighting the subject. Base in veined red marble, base of the candlestick with gilded water leaves on a silver background. Shaft springing on a putto with a raised arm holding the cup and the nozzle. Signature J Graux on the base, for Jules Graux. Beautiful condition of the house, patinas very slightly faded in places. Period last third of the 19th century around 1880-1890.
Delivery 18 euros in France, 35 euros in the EU and 80 euros rest of the world.
Foundry in operation from around 1860, first boulevard du Temple, then 8 rue du Parc Royal. From 1880, the sons of the founder, Mr. Graux-Marly took over the management. They mainly produced bronze furnishings, clocks, ornate candelabras in the style of Clodion and objects in exotic, Russian, Byzantine or Persian-influenced styles, even covered with enamel. Also publishers, they produced models by Barye, Carpeaux, Frémiet, Carrier-Belleuse, as well as reproductions of sculptures from Antiquity and the Renaissance. Devaux cites a GRAUX (Jules) who exhibited Louis XIII and Louis XIV style fireplace sets in polished copper at the 1878 Universal Exhibition; the bronzes of another set, Louis XVI style, were covered with matt gold and colored gold. He also exhibited statues: Marguerite de Boisseau and the Première fleur by Carrier-Belleuse.