Pair of perfume burners in gilt bronze, chased and white marble, resting on a tripod with mascaron. The base is made of triangular marble with ram's hooves and rests on three feet. Signed MOTTHEAU A PARIS End of the 19th century H. 42 cm - L. 17 cm Mottheau & Son The bronze firm of Mottheau & Fils is particularly known for its specialty in lighting fixtures, a category in which they flourished with the advent of electricity. The company also provided a wide range of functional decorations, including home furnishings. This was the case at the 1900 Paris World's Fair, where the firm presented pieces in the Louis XVI and Art Nouveau styles.