Charles Harleux 1895 Paris Art Nouveau Pair Of Candlestick In Sterling Silver

Art nouveau candlesticks designed by Charles Harleux.

Very rare late 19th century pair of table candlestick, created in Paris France by the master silversmith Charles Harleuz, back in the 1895. These pieces are one of a kind and has been designed in the art nouveau and grotesque styles, depicting organic exotic patterns of leaves, flowers, vines and roots. Carefully crafted with the lost wax technique in solid sterling silver with chiseled, hammered and polished finishes.

The Art Nouveau, ornamental style of art flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States. Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of a long, sinuous, organic line and was employed most often in architecture, interior design, jewelry, silverware and glass design, posters, and illustration. These pieces are a magnificent example of the art nouveau style,

Weight: 782.6 Grams, (501.67 Dwt).

Measurements: 179 mm by 95.25 mm (7.05 X 3.75 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with French hallmarks, the helmeted portrait of Minerva inside an octagonal cartouche for the assay and warranty of the .950/.999 silver and the maker designer mark HARLEUX inside a lozange cartouche.

Note: The silversmith atelier of Monsieur Charles Harleux was inscribed in April 3 1891 and located in Paris 3 at 32-34 of Rue Pastourelle. His registry number was B436 and his stamping mark was HARLEUX.

Note: Since at least the 18th century grotesque has come to be used as a general adjective for the strange, mysterious, magnificent, fantastic, hideous and thus is often used to describe weird shapes and distorted forms. Comes originally from the Italian grottesca, literally "of a cave" from the Italian grotta, 'cave' an extravagant style of ancient Roman decorative art rediscovered at Rome at the end of the fifteenth century and subsequently imitated.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D111522AMIR/23.20