Candlestick - Gilt bronze - Napoleon III 51 cm





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Napoléon III style gilded bronze chandelier with five candle holders, dating to circa 1900, 51 cm high, about 3 kg, made in France, in good overall condition with signs of use and age.
Description from the seller
Chandelier / bronze candelabrum with 5 candles – Napoleon III / Rocaille style – 19th century
Magnificent antique bronze chandelier with five candle holders, presenting a particularly rich and elegant décor.
The chandelier rests on an imposing base with curved feet, richly worked with volutes, shells, foliage and acanthus leaves.
The sculpted central shaft extends into four curved arms arranged around a central elevated candle holder.
The whole features a Louis XV / Rocaille-inspired decor, highly appreciated during the Napoléon III period. The bronze work, the numerous reliefs and the beautiful patina give this piece a particularly decorative character.
The chandelier has been lightly cleaned, while preserving its old patina.
It is in good overall condition, with signs of use, oxidation and aging normal for its age.
Estimated epoch: second half of the 19th century
Estimated dating: around 1860–1880
Style: Napoleon III / Louis XV-Rocaille inspiration
Material: bronze
Number of candle holders: 5
Height: 51 cm
Weight: about 3 kg
Condition: good overall condition, beautiful antique patina.
A very beautiful decorative piece from the 19th century, remarkable for its proportions, weight and the richness of its sculpted decoration.
Seller's Story
Chandelier / bronze candelabrum with 5 candles – Napoleon III / Rocaille style – 19th century
Magnificent antique bronze chandelier with five candle holders, presenting a particularly rich and elegant décor.
The chandelier rests on an imposing base with curved feet, richly worked with volutes, shells, foliage and acanthus leaves.
The sculpted central shaft extends into four curved arms arranged around a central elevated candle holder.
The whole features a Louis XV / Rocaille-inspired decor, highly appreciated during the Napoléon III period. The bronze work, the numerous reliefs and the beautiful patina give this piece a particularly decorative character.
The chandelier has been lightly cleaned, while preserving its old patina.
It is in good overall condition, with signs of use, oxidation and aging normal for its age.
Estimated epoch: second half of the 19th century
Estimated dating: around 1860–1880
Style: Napoleon III / Louis XV-Rocaille inspiration
Material: bronze
Number of candle holders: 5
Height: 51 cm
Weight: about 3 kg
Condition: good overall condition, beautiful antique patina.
A very beautiful decorative piece from the 19th century, remarkable for its proportions, weight and the richness of its sculpted decoration.

