Egyptian Slave Candlesticks (ca. 1802)
Probably made by Alexis Decaix (ca. 1753-1811)
English Regency
Patinated bronze, ormolu, marble
11½ in. (29 cm).
Private collection
Tureen
Made by Martin Guillaume Biennais, after a design by Charles Percier
Silver
Banque de France, Paris, 15667. All rights reserved, photographer: P. Assailly.
From the exhibition: Charles Percier: Architecture and Design in an Age of Revolutions
Currency in a Double-Spiral Form (18th Century)
Mafa (Matakam) Artist
Nigeria or Cameroon
Iron
9.5 x 8 x .125 inc
Private collection. Photograph: Vincent Girier Dufournier.
This object is on view in SIGHTLINES on Peace, Power & Prestige: Metal Arts of Africa in the BGC Gallery from September 29–December 31, 2023.
Exhibitions
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Past Exhibition
September 29 – December 31, 2023
September 29 – December 31, 2023