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A candlestick in the form of a classically draped
woman holding a wreath, the candle pan sitting on a
ionic column balanced on her head. Around the base
are stamped inventory marks for the Tuileries Palace,
probably done during the time of King Louis-Phillipe
(1830s). The Tuileries was Napoleons Paris residence
and he spent more time here than any of his other
residences. It is highly likely this candlestick comes
from the Imperial Apartments within the Tuileries
Palace. 'The château of Fontainebleau holds a
similar candlestick in its collection.
34x13cm
Information kindly provided by:
Bernard Chevallier - Directeur du musée national des
château de Malmaison et Bois-Préau
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