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19th Century French Pair of Empire Candelabra Gilded Flambeaux with Putti
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From a luxury villa at Como Lake a stunning pair of early 19th century Empire four-light gilt bronze figural candelabras, of French origin, dating back to circa 1810, measure: 31.50 inches high. Extraordinary high-quality casting, chasing, engraving and mercury gilding.
Each flambeau has four curved branches decorated with floral patterns, ending with palm leaves and wax cups or bobèche are flower-shaped. Candle holders issuing from a torch, held by putti balancing on a round globe. Both cherubs have a perfect anatomy, with curled hair and a spectacular chiseled plumage wings. The candelabra are mounted on a stepped square base measuring 13 x 13 centimeters.
In overall excellent condition, with the exception of an old restorations on a garland, an index finger and a leaf top missing. See detail.
We have disassembled both works for cleaning and each item consists of 38 pieces and a globe edge is engraved with monogram M.B, initials of the maitre, of artisan maker.
Each piece is characterized by a superb casting, chasing, engraving and mercury gilding and must be made by a great French fondeur-ciseleur of Empire period.
Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago requires a governative license for export called Belle Arti. The shipping may require additional 2 handling weeks to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork.
Measure: Height 80 cm
Diameter 20 cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Diameter: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1810
- Condition:Repaired: old restorations on a garland. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. an index finger and a leaf top missing. See picture detail.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
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