Candelabrum - Brass - H : 25 cm





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Description from the seller
This 19th-century candelabrum, gilded in ormolu, is a piece that stands out for its presence and the quality of its craftsmanship. At 25 centimeters in height, it has elegant proportions that allow you to appreciate every detail without appearing visually heavy. The base, wide and slightly undulated, provides stability and serves as the starting point for a shaft that rises with smooth curves, fine moldings, and very careful transitions between each section.
The ormolu gilding — that French technique of finely mercury-gilded bronze — gives it a warm, deep glow, unlike modern gilding, with nuances that change with the light and reveal the richness of the hand-worked metal. The upper candlestick holder maintains the same classical line, with a delicately profiled edge that completes the piece without drawing attention.
It is a candleholder that embodies the nineteenth-century taste for refined objects, designed both to illuminate and to decorate. Its size, its patina, and its balanced design make it a perfect piece for a console, a fireplace, or a side table, capable of imparting historical character and a touch of discreet luxury to any space.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateThis 19th-century candelabrum, gilded in ormolu, is a piece that stands out for its presence and the quality of its craftsmanship. At 25 centimeters in height, it has elegant proportions that allow you to appreciate every detail without appearing visually heavy. The base, wide and slightly undulated, provides stability and serves as the starting point for a shaft that rises with smooth curves, fine moldings, and very careful transitions between each section.
The ormolu gilding — that French technique of finely mercury-gilded bronze — gives it a warm, deep glow, unlike modern gilding, with nuances that change with the light and reveal the richness of the hand-worked metal. The upper candlestick holder maintains the same classical line, with a delicately profiled edge that completes the piece without drawing attention.
It is a candleholder that embodies the nineteenth-century taste for refined objects, designed both to illuminate and to decorate. Its size, its patina, and its balanced design make it a perfect piece for a console, a fireplace, or a side table, capable of imparting historical character and a touch of discreet luxury to any space.
Certified shipping and good packaging.

