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Fine pair of French bronze and gilded bronze candelabra from the 18/19 th

$14,768.91per set
£10,898.01per set
€12,500per set
CA$20,477.80per set
A$20,799.19per set
CHF 11,985.97per set
MX$251,119.42per set
NOK 139,228.45per set
SEK 140,390.10per set
DKK 95,310.42per set

About the Item

This impressive pair of gilded and patinated bronze candelabra is a typical example of the French Empire period. Inspired by Greco-Roman influence, each candelabrum features a female figure in patinated bronze at the center, draped in elaborately designed garments and triumphantly holding aloft the intertwined branches of gilded bronze with delicate foliate motifs, which extend into the candle holders. Egyptian Influence: Caryatids, sphinxes, and lotus leaves (popularized after Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign.This impressive pair of gilded and patinated bronze candelabra is a typical example of the French Empire style. In reference to the Greco-Roman influence, each candelabrum features a female figure made of patinated bronze in the center, dressed in elaborately designed garments gilded
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Directoire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gold,Bronzed
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca 1800-1820
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10773249657282

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