Candlestick (2) - Bronze - Pair of antique candlesticks

Pair of antique bronze/brass candlesticks – Napoleon III Style "Dolphins" – France, 19th/20th century
Magnificent pair of antique candlesticks in bronze, made in France in the late 19th century or early 20th century (Napoleon III period / Victorian Era).
The pieces feature a beautiful central column sculpted in the form of a classical mythological dolphin with detailed scales and pronounced fins, resting on a square base with raised-relief decorative friezes. At the top, the candle cups are complemented by bobeches (candlestick rims) with Rocaille vegetal-style decoration.
• Material: Bronze.
• Origin: France (traditional European production).
• Era: circa 1880 - 1910.
• Condition: Good overall condition, consistent with age and historical use. They display an excellent dark natural patina accumulated in the reliefs that enhances the sculpture’s volume. The upper candle cups show natural wear from heat and signs of use/old cleaning (see close-up photographs). No parts missing.
• Dimensions:
• Weight: 1520 kg.