Pair of Louis XV Style Porcelain and Bronze Candelabra

Patinated bronze female figures supporting three candle arms, raised on circular red marble section with square bases with guilloche decoration.

Attributed to Parker and Perry or William Blades. Each with two prismed bobeche with lower drip pan and attached prisms. Fire gilt arms with central f...

A pair of large Louis XV style gilt-bronze and Samson porcelain candelabra French, Late 19th century Measures: Height 68cm, width 54cm, depth 36cm Crafted with great artistry and skill by the Samson porcelain manufactory in late nineteenth century France, these exceptional candelabra feature superb full-length porcelain subjects set within elaborate gilt-bronze lighting branches. Made in the Louis XV style, each pair, symmetrical to each other in design, consists of five-lighting branches, a mount for the porcelain, and elegantly sculpted bases. The porcelain figures are that of a man and woman playing musical instruments, wistfully gazing towards each other while they stroll and play; he plays a variation on the bagpipes, probably the French cabrette, while she plays a large guitar-like stringed instrument. They stand 68cm in height and bear the Samson mark to the underside. Beautiful pieces, the porcelain figures of which can stand separately, they are wonderful examples of French antique...

This listing features a pair of bronze casted Louis XV style candelabras. Also known as Rococo style, Louis XV is characterized by superior craftsmanship and ornate curves, intricate...