A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte' - image-1
A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte' - image-2
A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte' - image-1A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte' - image-2

Lot 469 Dα

A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte'

Auction 1244 - overview Cologne
15.05.2024, 10:00 - Silver Porcelain Ceramics
Estimate: 1.800 € - 2.000 €
Result: 2.898 € (incl. premium)

A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte'

Rectangular plinths with palmette friezes supporting columnar shafts with Egyptian style mascarons and vase shaped nozzles. H 26.5 cm, weight 659 g.
Unidentified maker's mark "M", around 1810.

Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1798-1801 sparked a real enthusiasm for faraway Egypt and its history. In addition to the major porcelain manufacturers, European silversmiths were also inspired by the new source.