Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Candle-stand, 1876
Gilt bronze
Manufactured by Poussielgue-Rusand, 3 Rue Cassette, Paris
Manufactured by Poussielgue-Rusand, 3 Rue Cassette, Paris
h. 47 1/4 in. (120 cm)
Marked ST FRANCOIS-XAVIER VANNES and 1ère COMMUNION 1876
Further images
COLLECTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
COLLECTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
Provenance
Made for the altar of Saint-François-Xavier College Chapel (built in 1873), Vannes, France - In situ in the Chapel from 1876 to the 1960’s - Belgian Art Market, Leuven, 1960’s - Collection of Willy Brouwers, Leuven, acquired from the above, ca. 1965-1970 - Thence by descent until 2023 - Belgian art market 2023, acquired by Paul Shutler, UK - Oscar Graf Gallery, Paris, 2024.
Exhibitions
An identical example, also lacking a pricket spike, was exhibited by Poussielgue-Rusand at the 1867 Paris World Fair.