Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Dolphin Chenets

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths. Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties...

A KPM porcelain model of a parrot German, late 19th century Measures: Height 23cm, width 12cm, depth 9cm Marked for KPM, the leading German porcelain makers, this charming and ...

Antique 19th century Italian sculpture of a sleeping child Italian, 19th century Measures: Height 44cm, width 72cm, depth 30cm This...

This alluring bronze depicts the full-length figure of a young lady who, swathed in draped clothing, looks downward toward a basket of flowers hung about her waist. The circular base...

Antique 19th century French exceptionally made cast pair of gilt bronze fireplace chenets. These chenets are adorned by reclining puttis holdi...

Antique 19th century French beautifully cast pair of gilt bronze fireplace chenets. These chenets are adorned with beautiful floral decoration...

Antique mid 19th century French beautifully cast pair of gilt bronze fireplace chenets. These chenets are adorned by reclining puttis on a bea...

An stunning pair of 19thC fireplace chenets in an Ormolu style. These bronze chenets have a floral foliage motif covering the entirety of the item in spectacular detail. These chenet...