A candlestick in the form of a classically draped woman holding a wreath
1810c
34 x 13cm
This candlestick in the form of a classically draped woman bares inventory marks for the Tuileries Palace stamped
around it's base. These marks would have been made after the fall of the Empire, probably during the reign of King
Louis-Phillipe in the 1830's, but it is highly likely this candlestick comes from the Imperial Apartments during the time of
Napoleon. The château of Fontainebleau holds a similar pair of candlestick in its collection. The Tuileries was
Napoleon's Paris residence and he spent more time there than any of his other residences.
Information kindly provided by:
Bernard Chevallier - conservateur général honoraire du patrimoine, ancien directeur du musée de Malmaison
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