BRONZE EGYPTIAN REVIVAL CANDLESTICK FROM STEPHEN DECATUR FAMILY DESCENT, CAPTURED FROM HMS MACEDONIAN.

Family legend states this early French bronze Egyptian Revival candlestick was taken as a souvenir after Decatur’s famous battle while in command of United States over HMS Macedonian during War of 1812. Elegant 7-1/2″ bronze cylindrical candlestick is decorated with three Egyptian lion-faced figures of very similar design noted on ancient Egyptian art. Egyptian Revival architecture and decorative art began in earnest in France in the first quarter of the 19th century after Napoleon’s Egyptian campaigns, 1798-1801. SIZE: 7-1/2″ x 3″. PROVENANCE: A most historical and important collection from the estate of Maria Decatur Mayo Deyo (Lila) Garnett of Kittery Point, Maine. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Old cleaning residue and light bronze patina with staining. Ten 3-1/2″ crystal drops are complete and matching. 52714-191 (300-500) – Lot 2069

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2069	$2,420.00	Revised: 1/12/2018 Please Note: Typographical error, the estimate should be $3,000-$5,000. BRONZE EGYPTIAN REVIVAL CANDLESTICK FROM STEPHEN DECATUR FAMILY DESCENT, CAPTURED FROM HMS MACEDONIAN. Family legend states this early French bronze Egyptian Revival candlestick was taken as a souvenir after Decatur’s famous battle while in command of United States over HMS Macedonian during War of 1812. Elegant 7-1/2″ bronze cylindrical candlestick is decorated with three Egyptian lion-faced figures of very similar design noted on ancient Egyptian art. Egyptian Revival architecture and decorative art began in earnest in France in the first quarter of the 19th century after Napoleon’s Egyptian campaigns, 1798-1801. SIZE: 7-1/2″ x 3″. PROVENANCE: A most historical and important collection from the estate of Maria Decatur Mayo Deyo (Lila) Garnett of Kittery Point, Maine. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Old cleaning residue and light bronze patina with staining. Ten 3-1/2″ crystal drops are complete and matching. 52714-191 (300-500) – Lot 2069 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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BRONZE EGYPTIAN REVIVAL CANDLESTICK FROM STEPHEN DECATUR FAMILY DESCENT, CAPTURED FROM HMS MACEDONIAN.