Toegeschreven aan Louis-Valentin Elias Robert (1821–1874) - Candleholder (2) - Patinated bronze - Figural candlesticks.
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A pair of Art Nouveau figurative candlesticks in patinated bronze, dating from 1850–1900 and attributed to Louis-Valentin Elias Robert (1821–1874).
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An impressive and particularly decorative pair of large candlesticks in patinated bronze, each designed as an elegant classical female figure or caryatid, dressed in beautifully worked draperies in an antique style.
The figures stand in a graceful pose on architecturally built, stepped pedestals and raise their arms above their heads to bear the candle holders. The refined modelling, expressive faces and especially the carefully worked folds of the garments testify to a high-quality execution of the bronzes.
The candlesticks are executed in the French Neo-Empire tradition and reflect the enduring fascination with classical antiquity, which throughout the 19th century influenced French decorative arts.
The sculptural treatment and the classical idiom show clear stylistic kinship with the oeuvre of Louis-Valentin Elias Robert (1821–1874), who is known for his finely modeled classical and allegorical figures.
An imposing and harmonious pair with a strong architectural and sculptural presence.
Origin: France
Dating: second half of the 19th century
Attribution: Louis-Valentin Elias Robert (1821–1874)
Material: patinated bronze
Dimensions: each 61 × 27 × 19 cm
The photos are part of the description. All of our items can be viewed in the Mora Antiques showroom in Bilzen, Belgium.
An impressive and particularly decorative pair of large candlesticks in patinated bronze, each designed as an elegant classical female figure or caryatid, dressed in beautifully worked draperies in an antique style.
The figures stand in a graceful pose on architecturally built, stepped pedestals and raise their arms above their heads to bear the candle holders. The refined modelling, expressive faces and especially the carefully worked folds of the garments testify to a high-quality execution of the bronzes.
The candlesticks are executed in the French Neo-Empire tradition and reflect the enduring fascination with classical antiquity, which throughout the 19th century influenced French decorative arts.
The sculptural treatment and the classical idiom show clear stylistic kinship with the oeuvre of Louis-Valentin Elias Robert (1821–1874), who is known for his finely modeled classical and allegorical figures.
An imposing and harmonious pair with a strong architectural and sculptural presence.
Origin: France
Dating: second half of the 19th century
Attribution: Louis-Valentin Elias Robert (1821–1874)
Material: patinated bronze
Dimensions: each 61 × 27 × 19 cm
The photos are part of the description. All of our items can be viewed in the Mora Antiques showroom in Bilzen, Belgium.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Title additional information
Figural candlesticks.
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Designer/artist/maker
Toegeschreven aan Louis-Valentin Elias Robert (1821–1874)
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
61 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
