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Pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze - ormolu candlesticks - 19th century - 11" 3/4

About the Item

Antique French pair of candlesticks, beautiful finely chiseled ormolu (solid bronze gilt with fine gold) Louis XVI style pattern. Our model is richly ornamented with pearls, gadroons, acanthus, and asparagus pattern, with a beautiful matte and shiny finish that underlines contrasts. Our candlesticks are a mid 19th century production circa 1850 (Napoleon III period). At that time, bronze makers used to make very sophisticated copies of original 18th century items with a higher quality level (their equipment and techniques were more advanced than during 18th century). Tall format to place on either side of a mantel clock, also very decorative on a chic dinner table, or on a large chest of drawers. Spectacular set to complete a neoclassical decoration, in excellent condition. Gilt has been refinished during 20th century ; no accident, no distorsion. Superb. Height : 30cm (11" 3/4) Diameter : 14,3cm (5" 5/8)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 5.63 in (14.3 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Refinish during 20th century : gilt is stunning.
  • Seller Location:
    GRENOBLE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7655241506542

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