Antique Russian Malachite Miniature Candelabra

A stunning pair of period Empire gilt patinated brass and bronze candelabras. Born in France in the early 19th century, fine quality and detailing, elaborately decorated, unique d...

A stunning Late Victorian Neo-Gothic gilt bronze altar stick pricket candlestick. Late 19th to early 20th century, the Continental European antique features an exceptionally executed...

A striking pair of scarce whimsical antique snake candlesticks, possibly Anglo-Indian, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century, sculptur...

A scarce pair of magnificent Meissen polychrome and partial gilt porcelain candlesticks, inspired by Greek mythology, exquisitely hand-crafted in Rococo taste, Germany, 19th century....

A pair of Italian Neoclassical architectural carved giltwood candlesticks with cameo mount. Hand carved in Italy, featuring a sculptural corinthian capital with ornate scrolling volutes and acanthus leaf ornamentation, surmounted with shaped pedestal top with circular undulating metal candle holder...

A scarce Italian hand carved polychromed parcel gilt church altar stick. Born in Italy in the second half of the 19th century, having a sculptural crown shaped gilt metal top surrou...

A pair of Russian style gilt-bronze mounted Malachite three-light candelabra Fourth quarter of the 19th century the round columns on a square plinth on bronze feet and issuing thre...

A Pair of Bronze and Malachite candelabra Empire Style, 20th Century, with seven foliate lights, held by a Renommée on a sphere, on a quadrangula...

Spectacular quality and generous scale. The 3 sided bases are appointed with bronze reliefs and the fitted withal glass globes. Superior eye catching design. The bases without globes...

Antique pair of French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite candelabra French, late 19th century Measures: Height 62cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm This fine pair of candelab...

A pair of exquisite antique Russian neoclassical gilt bronze, blue opaline glass, cut crystal and white marble candelabras of superb detail embellished with a central blue opaline gl...

The epitome of Russian craftsmanship, this majestic and incredibly rare pair of candelabra would have been fit for the Czar. These superb Louis XVI style figural bronze candelabra were created in the Neoclassical taste that permeated Russia during the late 18th century. The chiselled gilt bronze work is in a class all its own – a trademark of only the most exceptional Russian ormolu craftsmen. Elegant patinated bronze nudes hold aloft delicate gilt bronze branches accentuated by gilt chains. Elevated atop classical columns crafted of polished gray marble, these lights perfectly express the outstanding grace and luxurious artistry of Russian decorative art. In France during the late 18th century, Neoclassicism emerged as the most popular style after the exuberance of Rococo during the reign of Louis XV. The emphasis was on simplicity, straight lines and symmetry. Slenderness of proportion was stressed in furniture and decorating, and these patterns extended to other areas of the arts. French design taste has historically spread and influenced styles throughout Europe, and Russia in particular has a long history of adopting foreign stylistic trends considered to be the epitome of grand taste. Catherine the Great and her grandson Alexander I...