Candelabrum - Gilt bronze - Empire
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A pair of 19th‑century Empire candlesticks in fire‑gilt bronze from France, each with four branches and measuring approximately 44.5 cm high and 24 cm wide.
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An exceptional and extremely high-quality pair of French Empire candlesticks in fire-gilt bronze, late Empire/early Restoration era. The outstanding craftsmanship, finely chased decoration, and elegant proportions suggest the work of a distinguished Parisian bronze workshop.
Each candelabrum features four candle holders and is richly decorated with acanthus leaves, rosettes, fluted columns, floral motifs, and lion paw feet. The original fire-gilded bronze gives the pair a remarkable presence and elegance.
The candlesticks have been professionally restored. The candle arms were carefully straightened as much as technically possible, and the bronze was professionally polished. Considerable expense was invested in the restoration alone. Small solder marks from the restoration can only be seen upon very close inspection and do not affect the beauty, stability, or overall appearance.
These are authentic antiques that are over 200 years old, so normal age-related wear and signs of use should be expected and are part of their historical character.
Dimensions:
* Height: approx. 44.5 cm
* Width: approx. 24 cm
Material:
* Fire-gilt bronze
Origin:
* France, likely a Paris workshop
Condition:
Very good professionally restored condition. Carefully polished with minor visible solder points from the restoration only upon close inspection. Normal age-related signs of wear consistent with antiques of this age.
No returns and no warranty.
An exceptional and extremely high-quality pair of French Empire candlesticks in fire-gilt bronze, late Empire/early Restoration era. The outstanding craftsmanship, finely chased decoration, and elegant proportions suggest the work of a distinguished Parisian bronze workshop.
Each candelabrum features four candle holders and is richly decorated with acanthus leaves, rosettes, fluted columns, floral motifs, and lion paw feet. The original fire-gilded bronze gives the pair a remarkable presence and elegance.
The candlesticks have been professionally restored. The candle arms were carefully straightened as much as technically possible, and the bronze was professionally polished. Considerable expense was invested in the restoration alone. Small solder marks from the restoration can only be seen upon very close inspection and do not affect the beauty, stability, or overall appearance.
These are authentic antiques that are over 200 years old, so normal age-related wear and signs of use should be expected and are part of their historical character.
Dimensions:
* Height: approx. 44.5 cm
* Width: approx. 24 cm
Material:
* Fire-gilt bronze
Origin:
* France, likely a Paris workshop
Condition:
Very good professionally restored condition. Carefully polished with minor visible solder points from the restoration only upon close inspection. Normal age-related signs of wear consistent with antiques of this age.
No returns and no warranty.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
7000 g
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Title additional information
Empire
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
44.5 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
19th century
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