Candelabrum - Bronze

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Description from the seller

This pair of bronze candlesticks, wrought with the refined exuberance typical of the Louis XV style, unfolds a play of curves, volutes, and botanical motifs that seem to spring organically from the metal. Each piece rises with a sinuous, almost dancing movement, where the arms open in asymmetric yet perfectly balanced lines, topped with cups that hold the candles as if they were freshly opened flowers. The bronze, with its warm and slightly satin patina, accentuates the richness of the modeling and adds depth to the reliefs, especially in the acanthus leaves and the scrollwork that runs along the entire structure.

The bases, wide and ornate, visually anchor the ensemble with that mix of stability and fantasy so characteristic of French Rococo. There is no rigidity: everything flows, everything curves, everything seems to respond to a naturalistic impulse that turns metal into a living matter. The composition, although profusely decorated, maintains a light, almost festive elegance that evokes the aristocratic interiors of the eighteenth century reinterpreted in decorative terms.

They are pieces that combine theatricality, craftsmanship, and an exquisite taste for ornament, capable of imparting a touch of classical luxury and visual movement to any space.

Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

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This pair of bronze candlesticks, wrought with the refined exuberance typical of the Louis XV style, unfolds a play of curves, volutes, and botanical motifs that seem to spring organically from the metal. Each piece rises with a sinuous, almost dancing movement, where the arms open in asymmetric yet perfectly balanced lines, topped with cups that hold the candles as if they were freshly opened flowers. The bronze, with its warm and slightly satin patina, accentuates the richness of the modeling and adds depth to the reliefs, especially in the acanthus leaves and the scrollwork that runs along the entire structure.

The bases, wide and ornate, visually anchor the ensemble with that mix of stability and fantasy so characteristic of French Rococo. There is no rigidity: everything flows, everything curves, everything seems to respond to a naturalistic impulse that turns metal into a living matter. The composition, although profusely decorated, maintains a light, almost festive elegance that evokes the aristocratic interiors of the eighteenth century reinterpreted in decorative terms.

They are pieces that combine theatricality, craftsmanship, and an exquisite taste for ornament, capable of imparting a touch of classical luxury and visual movement to any space.

Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XV Style
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
SpainVerified
2857
Objects sold
90.46%
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