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19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra

About the Item

This lovely pair of candelabra, crafted in both gilded and patinated bronze, are 19th century French. Cast as female figures in Egyptian headdress and classical robes standing upon Rouge Royal marble plinths decorated with regal lion heads and floral garlands. The whole resting on sphinx feet set up on bronze bases. The candle branches issue from the female heads and terminate in winged dragon arms supporting the candle cups which are decorated with athenaeum and are topped with open work athenaeum finials. The details in casting and chasing are deep and detailed while the gilding is rich and the patination is in great shape with little to no rub thrus
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1303148113984

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