A pair of French bronze five-arm candlesticks with angels, circa 1830
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A pair of French bronze ‘Paul and Virginie’ candlesticks, circa 1830
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€ 8500 $ 9990 £ 7427 ¥ 1547425 DKK 63509 CHF 7751 NOK 95650 CA$ 13691 HK$ 78069
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An extremely unusual pair of three arm candlesticks, symbolising the story of ‘Paul and Virginie’, a popular romantic story from the late eighteenth century. This story is based on the famous book by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, published in 1788. The story revolves around a brother and a sister from Mauritius The exotic appearance and dress of the two characters reflects the local traditions of French Mauritius, located off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean.
Candlesticks showing this story are difficult to find and the quality of the bronzes and gilding is of very high quality. The modelling of the costumes is beautifully executed.
The unusual hexagonal bases, make these candlesticks even more desirable and collectable.
- Name
- A pair of French bronze ‘Paul and Virginie’ candlesticks, circa 1830
- Categories
- Candlesticks and Candelabras
- Periods
- Early 19th Century Antique
- Measurements
- Height: 45 cm, Width: 16 cm, Depth: 11 cm
- Reference
- TOEA100749
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These elite sellers are carefully selected for their exceptional reputation, expertise, and consistently high-quality offerings. They represent the gold standard in the art and antiques world.
- Founded in 1974
- Artlistings seller since 2015
- Located in Haarlem , The Netherlands
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