20th Century Abstract Dark Oiled Bronze Reindeer Candelabras

Bronze pair of candelabras 19th century, Fratin Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) is a famous French animal sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as wel...

Very elegant early 20th century French bronze candelabra from the 1900s. Four or five lights with a candle snuffer in the middle.

20th century pair of gilded bronze sculptures on a circular alabaster base. Two female figures of classic taste, allegories of freedom. Of great refinement and high artistic quality.

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 pair of bronze serpent / snake incense burners censers, 20th century Italy after Antonio Pandiani (1838-1928), Milano. Oval base supporting coiled serpent swallowing adjustable ste...

An important pair of early 19th century French Empire period seven-light bronze and Ormolu candelabras raised on fluted columns and suppor...