Candelabrum - Gilt bronze - H : 40 cm





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Description from the seller
Pair of candelabra in gilt bronze in the Louis XV style with putti
These candelabra represent the elegance of French taste in the nineteenth century, inspired by the Rococo Louis XV style characterized by asymmetrical scrolls and naturalistic decorations. The presence of putti (cherubs) on the summit and the elaborate Rocaille scrolls testify to the skill of French artisans in interpreting eighteenth-century decorative motifs. Made in gilt bronze with marble bases and cut crystal cups, these pieces embody the luxury and refinement of bourgeois 19th-century furnishings.
These candelabra are particularly appreciated by collectors of French decorative art and by enthusiasts of period furnishings who wish to enrich classical or eclectic surroundings. Their scenographic presence and workmanship make them sought-after pieces for formal dining rooms, elegant sitting rooms, or private collections of decorative bronzes. The European and American antique market shows a steady interest in candelabra from this period, especially when presented in pairs and in good conservative condition.
Seller's Story
Pair of candelabra in gilt bronze in the Louis XV style with putti
These candelabra represent the elegance of French taste in the nineteenth century, inspired by the Rococo Louis XV style characterized by asymmetrical scrolls and naturalistic decorations. The presence of putti (cherubs) on the summit and the elaborate Rocaille scrolls testify to the skill of French artisans in interpreting eighteenth-century decorative motifs. Made in gilt bronze with marble bases and cut crystal cups, these pieces embody the luxury and refinement of bourgeois 19th-century furnishings.
These candelabra are particularly appreciated by collectors of French decorative art and by enthusiasts of period furnishings who wish to enrich classical or eclectic surroundings. Their scenographic presence and workmanship make them sought-after pieces for formal dining rooms, elegant sitting rooms, or private collections of decorative bronzes. The European and American antique market shows a steady interest in candelabra from this period, especially when presented in pairs and in good conservative condition.

