Candlestick - Gilt bronze - Napoleon III - H: 48.6 cm

Pair of large multi-armed candelabra in gilded bronze – Louis XIV revival/Napoleonic III period – second half of the 19th century

Main description
A refined pair of gilded bronze tripod candelabra, richly decorated, characterized by a slender and monumental structure, with a pierced base on scrolling feet, a central shaft adorned with cartouches and heraldic reserves, and gracefully curved arms ending in candlesticks.
The overall design language is fully identifiable with the Louis XIV revival/Napoleonic III period, featuring abundant volutes, Rocaille motifs, and cartouches, typical of French and Franco-Italian production between the late 18th and 19th centuries.
The gilding, now partly faded with time, still preserves legible detail and gives the candelabra a warm, authentic patina, highly appreciated in collecting and decorative contexts.
Imposing objects, ideal for classical interiors, boiserie, consoles or large tables, but also suitable for reinterpretation in eclectic settings.

Technical characteristics
Object: Pair of candelabra
Material: Gilded bronze
Number of arms: 5 flames per candelabrum (4 side arms + 1 central)
Decoration: Volutes, Rocaille motifs, cartouches and heraldic reserves
Base: Shaped and pierced, on scrolling feet
Technique: Casting and chasing
Era: Second half of the 19th century
Measurements: Base 14x10 cm; Maximum width 24x24 cm; Height 48.6 cm

Conditions
Good overall condition for age.
Normal wear to the gilding, small abrasions and signs of time consistent with antique gilded bronze objects. Structurally solid and stable, with no evident breaks; both candelabra are not perfectly aligned, as evident from the photographs which are an integral part of the description. Not restored, with original patina.

Stylistic note
Candelabra of this type were often produced in the 19th century as a cultured revival of the 18th-century taste, intended for prestigious interiors. The quality of the casting, the complexity of the pierced base, and the richness of the decorative details make this pair particularly interesting from a decorative and collectible standpoint.