Candelabrum (2) - gilt bronze - Carlos X

These bronze candelabras, well preserved and of notable weight, faithfully embody the aesthetics of the Charles X period and the Empire style, two currents that, although different in origin, share a taste for sober elegance, verticality, and the sculptural presence of 19th-century decorative objects.

The design centers on a tall, slender shaft, whose straight silhouette communicates a sense of order and balance. At the top, the cup intended to hold the candle opens with a slight flare, enough to ensure stability without breaking the harmony of the whole. The transition between the shaft and the base is marked by a decorative ring of fine grooves, a characteristic detail of the Empire’s ornamental language, which relied on geometric motifs and repetitive rhythms to convey refinement without excess.

The circular, wide, and solid base provides stability and reinforces the object's presence. Its shape recalls the classic pedestals that inspired much of the furniture and jewelry of the era, where reference to Greco-Roman antiquity was a mark of prestige and good taste. Bronze, with its warm tone and restrained shine, adds a patina of nobility that intensifies with the passage of time, especially when the piece has been cared for and preserved as in this case.

The set conveys a blend of aristocratic sobriety and elegant functionality. They are pieces that not only illuminated, but also asserted a style: a taste for the classical, the well-proportioned, and the durable, so typical of nineteenth-century Europe. If you're interested, I can help situate them within a more precise chronology or compare them with other models from the same period.

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