ANTONIO PANDIANI (MILANO, 1838-1928) - Candlestick Rare pair of two-light candelabra (2) - Bronze

Splendid and rare pair of two-light candelabra fully made in bronze, signed beneath the base by the renowned Milanese sculptor and founder Antonio Pandiani (Milan).

The work is an exceptional example of artistic fusion in Art Nouveau / Liberty style. The structure of the candelabra develops like a true organic vegetal tendril, with sinuous arms formed as flowering stems. The worked bases embrace the branches that split, supporting large flower buds and drip cups finely chased in the shape of chrysanthemum or daisy leaves and petals.

Each element reflects extraordinary craftsmanship, typical of Milanese workshops at the end of the nineteenth century. The millimeter difference in height between the two pieces (18.5 cm and 18.7 cm) testifies to the total and refined artisanal workmanship.

SIGNATURE:
Both candelabra bear under the base the inscription with the stamp of the renowned foundry/sculptor: A. PANDIANI - MILANO

HISTORICAL NOTES ON THE AUTHOR AND THE PANDIANI FOUNDRY:
Antonio Pandiani (Milan, 1838 – 1928) belongs to one of the most famous dynasties of Milanese sculptors, bronziers and foundrymen (together with his brother Costantino and his father Giovanni). Trained at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Antonio successfully directed the famous Fonderia Artistica Pandiani in via Olmetto in Milan.

- Royal Collaborations and Exhibitions: The Pandiani Foundry became an official supplier to the Royal House of Savoy, creating furnishings and bronzes for the Quirinal Palace and the Royal Palaces.

- Famous works and Collections: Among his most renowned works is the bust of Queen Victoria (today in the National Trust collection at Anglesey Abbey, UK) and the hunting-guard portrait of King Victor Emmanuel II presented at the Milan Industrial Exhibition of 1881.

- His works regularly feature in the most prestigious international auction houses and in important public and private antique collections.

- Era: Late 19th – Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1910)
- Style: Art Nouveau / Liberty – Floral Taste
- Artist: Antonio Pandiani (Signature engraved under the base)
- Material: Cast and chased bronze
- Height: Irregular (manual artisanal workmanship), from about 18.5 cm to 18.7 cm
- Maximum length (from one light to the other): 28 cm

CONDITION:
The candelabra are in overall excellent condition, considering their age and era. They show the normal and fascinating signs of time with slight decorative wear of the original patina. The objects have undergone light, conservation-focused cleaning, which revived the bronze’s luster and enhanced the chasing without altering the historic patina or their antique value.

No structural damage.

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