These fine ormolu Empire candlesticks are beautifully decorated with hunting scenes on the base and under the candle holder, which is rare.
These candlesticks are possibly attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire, 1751-1843 of the firm Thomire-Duterme & Cie, supplier to the imperial palaces.
France, Empire, 1805-1810.
Literature:Jean-Pierre Samoyault, Pendules et bronzes d'ameublement entrés sous le Premier Empire, 1989
