Candlestick - Patinated bronze - Bugia Nogotico

Fascinating patinated bronze bedside candlestick (Gothic Revival) featuring the iconic Chimera of Paris and mythological figures. I am offering at auction a fascinating and unusual piece: a rare French-made bedside candlestick ("bugia" or bougeoir) dating to the second half of the 19th century (circa 1860-1890, the Napoleon III era), at the height of Eclectic and Gothic Revival tastes.

Artistic and iconographic details:
What makes this piece particularly sought-after by Wunderkammer collectors is its extremely rich and whimsical sculptural decoration. On a lobed base, within elegant niches, lies a meticulous reproduction of the famous Chimera of Notre-Dame de Paris, known as "Le Stryge" (the strige, or thoughtful demon), the iconic gargoyle added to the cathedral by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc during the great 19th-century restorations.

The eclectic imagination continues on the volute handle, topped by a delicate winged mythological figure (a young satyr or the god Pan), captured while playing the syrinx (Pan’s flute). The candlestick shaft is decorated with arched, pointed-arch niches housing medieval-style figures in high relief.

Material and Technique:
The object is made of solid metal alloy (heavy bronze/brass) using an excellent mold casting technique. The assembly, clearly visible on the base, is secured by the typical central threaded pin locked by a slotted nut, characteristic of pre-industrial mechanical workmanship of the era.

Condition:
The piece presents in excellent original antique condition.
There are no missing parts, chips, breaks, or later welds. The structure is perfectly solid.
The splendid dark patina of time has been deliberately and jealously preserved (the piece has not undergone intrusive chemical polishing). The natural light and shade enhance the sculpture’s three-dimensionality and ensure its historical authenticity.
(Please carefully study the attached photographs, which are to be considered an integral part of the description).