Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière (French, 1831-1900), c.1800, a bronze figural torchère in the form of a classical maiden holding a flaming torch aloft, standing on a painted and parcel gilt softwood plinth, impressed 'Falguiere, F Barbedienne. Fondeur, WB 96761', figure 159cm high overall 215cm high Condition report: Gilt flame to torch probably later. Paint and gilding to base rubbed.