An exceptional pair of large gilt bronze candelabras with nine lights
attributed to François Rémond. Decorated with swans.
François Rémond (c. 1747 – 1812) was a French master metalworker and bronze
gilder who achieved renown in his day, and whose work is still greatly
valued. It included stand-alone works such as candelabras, the decorative
casings for clocks and bronze ornamentation for the elaborate furniture made
for the elite at the time.
Life
François Rémond was born in Paris about 1747, and started his apprenticeship
in 1763. In 1774 he became a master in the bronze gilders' guild. He was a
prolific worker. He became one of the best regarded of bronze gilders,
carvers and casters of his time, producing work that was much in demand from
the royal court. He undertook many commissions from the prominent
marchand-mercier Dominique Daguerre.
He created works in the Turkish style, then in vogue, for the royal family
of Louis XVI of France (1754–1793).
Dimensions:
H 93 x 32 x32 cm.
H 36.61 x 12.60 x 12.60 inch.