Candelabrum - Cast brass - Empire candle holder





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Empire-style brass candle holder, cast brass, from Germany, ca. 1850–1900, 24 cm high, 12 cm wide and 12 cm deep, in good condition.
Description from the seller
Offered is an antique candelabrum (candlestick) from the Empire period, crafted in brass with a dark patinated shaft.
The piece shows the typical features of the Empire / Neoclassicism: clear lines, balanced proportions, and antiquity-inspired forms. Notably, the finely sculpted mascaron on the shaft stands out, a classic design element of this era.
The candelabrum is original, with no later reproduction or historicist copy.
Condition
Good original state of preservation
– age-related signs of wear
– uniform patina
– no detectable breaks or repairs
The condition is authentic and period-appropriate. Not polished or plastered.
Dating
Empire / Late Neoclassicism, ca. 1805–1825
Multi-part construction from solid pieces.
Offered is an antique candelabrum (candlestick) from the Empire period, crafted in brass with a dark patinated shaft.
The piece shows the typical features of the Empire / Neoclassicism: clear lines, balanced proportions, and antiquity-inspired forms. Notably, the finely sculpted mascaron on the shaft stands out, a classic design element of this era.
The candelabrum is original, with no later reproduction or historicist copy.
Condition
Good original state of preservation
– age-related signs of wear
– uniform patina
– no detectable breaks or repairs
The condition is authentic and period-appropriate. Not polished or plastered.
Dating
Empire / Late Neoclassicism, ca. 1805–1825
Multi-part construction from solid pieces.

