**From the private collect of Yves Saint-Laurent, this beautiful set of four cast George II silver candlesticks are designed in the Rococo style and came from the personal collection of Yves Saint-Laurent & Pierre Bergé.**

**Each with shaped, circular base with cast shell and floral decoration. The decoration continues up the fluted column, rising above a circular knop to a shaped knop with conforming pattern to match the base. The capitals with matching shell and floral decoration. The circular sconces have a cast shell and floral decorative band which replicates the design on the base.**

**All identically hallmarked for London 1756/7, however we can narrow the date down to within a couple of months as his mark was not registered until the 23rd March 1757, meaning these candlesticks were made between 23rd March 1757 & 28th May 1757. Made by the specialist candlestick maker John Perry. The sconces are marked with the Lion Passant and John Perry's maker's mark.**

**These candlesticks are in superb condition, with no repairs or damage, all stand true on a flat surface. The expertly cast Rococo decoration is exceptional in its elegance beauty and charm, retaining the crisp details. These candlesticks are of a good thick gauge and display the beautiful lustre found on fine eighteenth century silver.**

**This is a unique opportunity to own a set of 4 candlesticks that were in the personal collection of Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé. Candlesticks of this quality are few and far between, most being held in private collections or museums.**

**Diameter of base: 15.5cm or 6 inches**

**Diameter of Sconce: 7cm or 2 ¾ inches**

**Height: 27cm or 10 ½ inches**

**Weight: 3097g or 99.57 ozT or 109.24 oz**

**Provenance:**

**Personal collection Yves Saint-Laurent & Pierre Bergé.**

**Sold at Sotheby's Pierre Bergé estate sale 2018 to a private collection.**

**John Perry:**

**Apprenticed to the specialist candlestick maker John Cafe and then William Cafe, John Perry entered his first mark on 23rd March 1757.**