Antique Pair Large French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras 19th C

Antique "Ivanhoe" Girandole Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Crystal Three Arm Figural Candelabra with Knight Figure & Shield in Cove & Foliate Elements Throughout, Marble Base & Crystal...

Pair Antique Figural Bronze & Gilt Finish Six-Candle Wind God Candelabras C1890 Measures - 20 3/4h x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4w

An antique set of French Empire figural andirons offer cast bronze construction with dolphin finials over reeded columns with acanthus and dolphin bases, 19th century Measures- 23''...

An antique Victorian candelabra offers gilt cast bronze construction with crystal spire surmounting base having five foliate scrolled arms terminating in melon ribbed candle sockets,...

An exceptionally fine pair of 19th century patinated & parcel gilt bronze figural candelabra, executed in the Rococo manner closely associated with works by Claude Michel (Clodion) 1...

This stately patinated and fire gilt bronze candelabrum is of the finest quality, and retains its original finish. The figure of Nike (Winged Victory) standing on a gilt globe holds...

A neoclassical style pair of candle holders. Each holds three candles.

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths. Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties...