Candelabrum (2) - Gilt bronze, Siena yellow marble





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Pair of three-branch candelabra in gilt bronze and yellow Siena marble, in French Empire style, dating circa 1850–1900, with dimensions 45 cm high, 24 cm wide and 20 cm deep and weighing 5 kg; condition: good, used with minor signs of age and stains.
Description from the seller
Pair of three-branch candelabras in gilt bronze and marble in the French Empire style
These candelabras embody the elegance of the French Empire style, an artistic movement that flourished during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte at the beginning of the 19th century. The Empire style is characterized by its classical lines, the use of neoclassical motifs, the rich gilding in bronze, and the use of precious marble for the bases, reflecting the power and grandeur of the Napoleonic era. Candelabras of this period featured elaborate marble bases, columnar stems, and decorative arms inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity.
These pieces are particularly valued by collectors of period furniture and French antique items, as well as by enthusiasts of Neoclassical decorative art and interior designers seeking prestigious elements for classical interiors. The combination of finely worked gilded bronze and noble marble gives these candelabras superior aesthetic and historical value. Their scenographic presence and the quality of workmanship make them objects of great interest for those looking to enrich luxury interiors or create a focal point of refined elegance, highly sought after on the international antique market.
Seller's Story
Pair of three-branch candelabras in gilt bronze and marble in the French Empire style
These candelabras embody the elegance of the French Empire style, an artistic movement that flourished during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte at the beginning of the 19th century. The Empire style is characterized by its classical lines, the use of neoclassical motifs, the rich gilding in bronze, and the use of precious marble for the bases, reflecting the power and grandeur of the Napoleonic era. Candelabras of this period featured elaborate marble bases, columnar stems, and decorative arms inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity.
These pieces are particularly valued by collectors of period furniture and French antique items, as well as by enthusiasts of Neoclassical decorative art and interior designers seeking prestigious elements for classical interiors. The combination of finely worked gilded bronze and noble marble gives these candelabras superior aesthetic and historical value. Their scenographic presence and the quality of workmanship make them objects of great interest for those looking to enrich luxury interiors or create a focal point of refined elegance, highly sought after on the international antique market.

