A pair of ormolu bronze and patineted Empire candle sticks

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Limburg Antiquairs
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Name
A pair of ormolu bronze and patineted Empire candle sticks
Measurements
Height: 28 cm, Width: 13 cm
Reference
LIMA100972
Categories
Decorative Arts Lighting Candlesticks & Candelabras
Periods
18th Century Empire, 1810 Antique
Origins
France
Description

This set of fine Empire candlesticks is rare in both form and design

The fire-gilded and patinated bronze is finely engraved with vine tendrils and floral motifs.

Beautifully executed caryatid heads – three in this case – support the candle holders.

With the original bobeches.

 

France or Russia.

Empire period, circa 1810.

 

Virtually identical candlesticks were sold at Christie’s in Monaco on 15 June 1997, lot 136, for €52,213.-

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