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19th Century Restauration Large Bronze Candelabra in the Néo-Greek Style

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Pair of candelabra on foot in patinated and gilded bronze with rich decoration of busts and mythical creatures drawn from the medieval bestiary in a neo-Greek taste. The base of each candelabra is decorated with chimeras and openwork foliage in gilt bronze, above three claw feet. It is surmounted by a bust of a woman wearing an antique hairdo and crowned with acorns. The fluted shaft supports the five finely chiseled wicks with, at the top, a heron. The decoration of these antique candlesticks is typical of the neo-Greek taste which spread in France at the beginning of the 19th century. circa 1820. Dimensions: W 8.7 in - D 11in - H 13.4in. Dimensions: L 22cm, P 28cm, H 34cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Diameter: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Restauration (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In overall very good condition, with very minimal wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 25111stDibs: LU2065316070692
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