Gérard-Jean GALLE (1788–1846) - Lot 574

Gérard-Jean GALLE (1788–1846) Pair of finely chiseled and gilded bronze candlesticks. The fluted truncated conical shaft is adorned at its top with a basket of flowers supporting the lampshade, which emerges from a motif of water leaves alternating with roses. They rest on a base with relief decoration on an amati background featuring garlands of flowers, acanthus leaves, and butterflies. Monogrammed “GF” beneath the shaft. Height: 33 cm Biography: Gérard-Jean Galle (1788–1846), French bronze artist, son of Claude Galle. Trained in his father’s workshop, he took over its management in 1815 and upheld the excellence of the Galle firm. Specializing in gilded bronzes, particularly clocks, candelabras, and lighting fixtures, he received a silver medal at the 1819 Industrial Products Exhibition. The monogram “GF”—possibly standing for “Galle Fils”—is commonly recognized as his signature.