Pair of Large Portieux Crystal Candle Holders

A large ormolu chandelier with twelve lights. The central fluted shaft is decorated with seeds, water leaves and a frieze of posts. It holds sinuous branches topped by crystal dagger...

Impressive pair of gilt and sculpted bronze candelabras with three branches. The stem of each candelabrum is a patinated bronze form of the winged goddess, Victory, who holds a gilt bronze torch in each of her hands. Her head is topped with a gilt bronze vase that transforms into the candelabra branches, which is embellished with griffins and rosettes. At the top of each candelabrum is a peacock standing on a globe, symbolizing the sun and immortality. Victory is standing on a cruciform-shaped base, which has a winged cupid on two sides and a caduceus on the other two sides. The intertwined snakes of the caduceus are a symbol of the Greek god Hermes (or the Roman god Mercury) and is a symbol of peace, eloquence and negotiation. Empire period. Perfect condition. Our model is inspired by the projects of Charles Percier and Franc¸ois-Leonard Fontaine, famous architects of the Emperor. Their most important work, entitled Recueil de decorations inte´rieurs (Collection of interior decorations), was published in France at the, end of the 19th century. The winged Victories, caduceus and griffins are some of the motifs present in this piece that demonstrate the adoption of Percier and Fontaine’s decorative...

Pair of gilded and sculpted bronze candlesticks from the Empire period. The socket is very intricately sculpted with beading and foliage. Beneath the socket, three female busts face ...

Monumental 10-light basket-shaped chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal, crafted in the late 19th century in France. Beautifully designed oversized prisms, rosette and slice-cut drop...

A large chandelier with eight arms of light made of translucent Murano spun glass inlaid with gold. The chandelier is decorated with flowers, foliage, rings and pendants of various shapes. The cup has flowers with individual petals in guilloche glass...

Large six-light cage chandelier, with its gilded bronze frame, richly adorned with tassels and cut crystals as well as glass daggers. It ends with a faceted ball. This Louis XV-style...

Pair of Art deco crystal candle holders Bohemian crystal material and black enamel it has three lights in each chandelier Design by karl palda Origin Bohemia Czech Republic The Palda glassworks began in 1888 in Haida, Novy Bor, Bohemia but the period that it is most famous for is 1933-1938 when striking and inventive geometric designs became a departure from the classic two toned crystal goblets and decanters with floral carved designs. We are Saint John, a company dedicated to the trade...

Murano pair of candle holders, Italy 1960s origin Italy violet color perfect condition.

Bronze and crystal chandelier by Cristallerie de Portieux. A single tier of candles. Cut crystal stem pieces with a brilliant sparkle. Completely restored, wax polished to protect an...

Pair of Antique Silver Plated Candle Holders Country: Italy Materials: Silver Plated Condition: Original Condition Style: An...

Pair of French Gothic Brass Candle Stick Holders Country: French Materials: Gold Leaf Gilded Wood Style: French Antique Year: 1950s $450 ...

A Pair of French Antique Bronze & White Marble Figurative Candle Holders Period: 1850-1899 Origin: France Depth: 2" Width: 15" Height: 7″ Weight: 10 Material: Gilt bro...