Candlestick - Patinated bronze - Bugia Nogotico

Fascinating patinated bronze room candlestick (Gothic Revival) with the iconic Chimera of Paris and mythological figures.
I propose at auction a piece that is both captivating and unusual: a rare bedside candlestick ("bugia" or bougeoir) of French manufacture, dating to the second half of the 19th century (circa 1860-1890, Napoléon III period), in full bloom of Eclectic and Neo-Gothic taste (Gothic Revival).

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

The eclectic whimsy continues on the volute handle, crowned by a delightful winged mythological figure (a young satyr or the god Pan), captured playing the syrinx (Pan’s flute). The candlestick shaft is adorned with pointed-arch arcades 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-era machining.

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