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19th Century, French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candlesticks
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£18,384.14
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19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Polychrome Porcelain, marble base
The pair of elegant candlesticks with three lights was made in France, in the nineteenth century, in finely chiselled and gilded bronze. Stylistically they are attributable to the French bronze artist Théodore Millet (1853-1904), who often liked to include antique porcelain elements in his bronze works.
This could be the case, as the candelabra have two porcelain figures finely painted in polychrome and depicting two characters, one male and one female in eighteenth-century clothing that support a container. These figures are inspired by what produced by the famous Maissen.It dictated the style trend and represented a point of reference to which they looked, in the subjects and in the style, many other manufactures.
The bronze structure and porcelain figures rest on square section bases, with rounded back, made of marble and decorated with gilded bronze applications.
The three arms, which culminate in the candle holders are chiseled with phytomorphic motifs of Rocaille taste.
These two chandeliers, distinctly ornamental, are easily inserted on consoles, drawers or tables, both of ancient and modern times. They are particularly suitable to be placed on corners thanks to the movement of the arms. They will bring great decoration and liveliness to your rooms thanks to the richness of gold and decorations, the bright color that distinguishes the fine porcelain.
- Creator:Maison Millet (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4405219506392
Maison Millet
Known throughout France for its Belle Époque furniture and decorative objects, Maison Millet was one of Paris’s most formidable furniture makers during the 19th century.
The company was founded in 1853 by Théodore Millet, a talented cabinetmaker who specialized in crafting artistic bronzes and making 18th-century reproductions of furniture, particularly in the Louis XVI style.
During the mid-1800s, Maison Millet’s designs consisted of elaborate and skillfully embellished furniture that was elegant and luxurious. Pieces such as cabinets, cupboards and vitrines were made from fine wood and gilt bronze. Table lamps featuring Cipollino marble and wall sconces were highly decorative, ornamented with hand-chiseled ribbons, bows and flowers. For Maison Millet’s bronze pieces, it is said the company collaborated with many well-known Parisian sculptors and bronze casters, including Claudius Marioton.
By the late 19th century, Maison Millet’s reputation for exquisite furniture was firmly established. At the Paris Universal Exposition in 1889, the firm won the gold medal, and at the 1900 Universal Exposition, it won the grand prix and three diplômes d’honneur. In 1902, Maison Millet was given the distinguished honor of being one of a few furniture makers authorized by the Château de Versailles to make a replica of Marie-Antoinette’s famed Grand Cabinet à Bijoux (a jewelry case).
Following Maison Millet’s accomplishments and the success it enjoyed towards the end of the 19th century, furniture production slowed in the early 1900s. By 1906, its remaining pieces had been auctioned off, and by 1918, the company had closed.
Today, Maison Millet’s name continues to resonate among interior designers and avid collectors of 18th- and 19th-century furniture.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique Maison Millet case pieces and storage cabinets, lighting, tables and more.
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