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Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurines Candelabras, 19th Century

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Pair of Empire style patinated and doré bronze figurines male and female candelabras, France, circa 1860-1870. Raised on a monumental marble plinth with doré bronze ormolu-mounted base decorated with angel ornaments. Bronze doré six-light candle holders richly ornate with foliage and floral motifs, all decorated with cut crystal icicle prisms. A high quality pair of candelabra in a very good overall condition, great patina with some wear to patinated and gilded surfaces, normal during usage and age. A small tip of an angel wing on the base of one candelabrum is missing - please see last image. Measures: Total height 41 in (104 cm) Figurine 19 ½ in (50 cm) Candleholder 14 ½ in high and 18 in wide (37cm x 46 cm) Base: Height 6 ½ in, width 10 ½, depth 9 ½ in (17 cm x 26 cm x 24 cm) Weight: 20.5 lb each candelabra (9.400 kg). Note: The candelabras will be shipped in two separate boxes!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. in a very good overall condition, great patina with some wear to patinated and gilded surfaces, normal during usage and age. A small tip of an angel wing on the the base of one candelabra is missing - please see last image.
  • Seller Location:
    Frankfurt am Main, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2832324166862
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