Neal Auction 2012

102 436. A Fine Pair of Empire-Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra , c. 1880, Ferdinand Levillain (French, 1837- 1905) and Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1837-1905), marked “F. Levillain” and “F. Barbedienne”, avian finials, six scrolled arms, amphora standard, tripod supports, rouge royale stepped marble plinths, height 32 in., diameter 12 in. $4000/6000 Note: Levillain exhibited at the Paris Salon beginning in 1861. Barbedienne started a foundry in Paris in 1839, later establishing the 30 Boulevard Poissonniere main gallery in 1847. Barbedienne produced works of his own design as well as from other leading artists such as the esteemed Levillain. 437. A Fine Pair of Neoclassical- Style Carved Granite Architectural Urns , flared rim, socle base; stepped and paneled pedestals, height 51 1/2 in., diameter 31 1/2 in. $8000/12000 438. A Carrara Marble Bust of David , 20th c., after the 1501-04 sculpture by Michelangelo (Italian, 1475-1564) now at The Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence. $4000/6000 436 437 438