A Pair Of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XIV; ca. 1700

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A Pair Of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

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Kollenburg Antiquairs BV

Price

Price on request

Status

Available

Period

Louis XIV; ca. 1700

Material

gilt bronze

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Description

A pair of baluster-shaped candlesticks on a octagonal base. The base is decorated with cameos and war trophies such as banners, weaponry, bugles and an eagle. Under the node a border decorated with palmettes. The node itself is decorated with festoons and tassels. The balluster shaped stem is decorated with cameos and conchiform ornaments. The sockets are decorated with fleur-de-lys, birds and braziers and have a protuberanced edge. These candlesticks show great detail and meticulous engraving.