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Pair of Empire Period French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Multi-Arm Candelabra
$27,500per set
£21,118.82per set
€24,201.90per set
CA$38,713.21per set
A$43,367.35per set
CHF 22,556.41per set
MX$528,992.15per set
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About the Item
A striking and finely cast pair of French Empire period multi-arm candelabra, dating to the early 1800's, executed in a sophisticated combination of ormolu and patinated bronze and now discreetly adapted as lamps. Each piece is centered by a fluted columnar shaft in dark patinated bronze, rising from a sculptural tripartite base and surmounted by a total of seven arms—six elegantly scrolling in a radial pattern and terminating in gilt bronze candle nozzles with circular drip pans, and a seventh mounted vertically at the crown, originally intended for candlelight and now subtly converted for electric illumination. The architectural balance of these candelabra is distinctly neoclassical, with sharply defined vertical symmetry and a deliberate interplay of surface finish—the warmth of the mercury gilding contrasts against the depth of the patinated bronze to powerful effect.
The arms emerge from a central gilt bronze collar adorned with crisply detailed acanthus leaves and fluting, supporting the shaft above, while the nozzles and drip pans are chased with stylized palmettes and stiff-leaf ornament in the refined idiom of Empire decorative vocabulary. The tapering shafts rest atop lobed bases, each panel enriched with cast foliate scrolls, anthemion motifs, and rosettes framed within beaded borders, all set upon a stepped plinth with gently outturned feet. The bases are notably heavy and stable, affirming the original function of these pieces as grand lighting elements suitable for ceremonial or salon use.
These candelabra exemplify the high artistic standards of the French Empire period, with their bold forms, imperial motifs, and disciplined classical geometry referencing the grandeur of antiquity as reinterpreted under Napoleon I. Their quality of casting, sharpness of detail, and refinement of finish suggest the work of one of the prominent Parisian bronziers of the era—such as Claude Galle or Pierre-Philippe Thomire—both renowned for their ability to infuse utilitarian objects with sculptural dignity and aristocratic bearing. Electrification has been expertly and sensitively integrated, preserving the integrity of the original design while allowing for functional use in a modern setting.
The pair survives in excellent, stable condition, with richly retained original patina and only minor, age-consistent wear to the gilding. Fully developed examples of Empire candelabra in matched pairs—with original elements intact and of this caliber of casting—are increasingly scarce and represent a pinnacle of early 19th-century French bronze artistry. Their presence and historical resonance make them ideally suited to both period interiors and refined contemporary settings where formality and provenance are prized.
Overall Height with Electrification: 39"
Height of Candelabras: 33"
Diameter of the Candelabras: 14"
Width of the base: 9"
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU919545904972
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