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Two early 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze candelabra

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Two early 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze candelabra
French, early 19th Century
Height 52cm, width 20cm, depth 19cm

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th Century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths.

Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties of Greece and Rome.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu.
Creation Date:	Early 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Empire
Dealer Reference #:	10867
Incollect Reference #:	520993

Dimensions

W.	7.87 in;	H.	20.47 in;	D.	7.48 in;
W.	20 cm;	H.	52 cm;	D.	19 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.