Pair of Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabra

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...

These bronze candelabra were created in France in circa 1810, when Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor. The candelabra combine neoclassical and ancient Egyptian motifs, in a manner charac...

Two neoclassical early 19th century malachite and gilt bronze candelabra French, circa 1830 Dimensions: Height 68cm, diameter 25cm This superb pair of Charles X period candelabr...

This impressive pair of candelabra features two Classically modelled maidens, holding above their head an extravagant fruit-filled golden array, which each issue a trio of candle-bra...

Pair of French silvered and gilt bronze candelabra French, Late 19th Century Height 64cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm Crafted in the 19th century, this pair of French candelabra exudes ...

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 very pretty pair of gilt bronze French candelabra in the style of Louis XV. Each with two candle light. Decorated with foliate motifs and acanthus leaves.

Pair of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra. France, 19th century.

A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branche...

A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branches with colorful Meissen Porcelain flowers...

Unique 19th century French pair of gilt bronze tree-form candelabra with children playing musical instruments both on marble bases and gilt bronze feet.   

Pair of 19th century gilt bronze candelabra. A pair of Rocaille style candelabra, Louis XV, Napoleon III period, 19th century, with four chased and gilt bronze arms. H: 45cm, W: 30c...