A PAIR OF CHARLES X BRONZE AND ORMOLU CANDELABRA, 1820s
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A LARGE PAIR OF CHARLES X BRONZE AND ORMOLU SIX-LIGHT CANDELABRA, 1820s
Patinated and fire gilt bronze, Marble bases
France, 1820s
This large pair of six-light Charles X candelabra shows green-brown patinated and fire gilt bronze in beautiful interplay. Details such as floral or leaf decoration are masterly incised. Each candelabra has a column shaped middle section that is supported by three lion feet. The bases are made of dark red marble with ormolu inset. At the center of the six candle holders is a mythical creature with a lion body, a bird head and wings.
Dimensions: height is 74 cm, maximum width is 24 cm – each
Condition: excellent condition with few small chips to marble bases
Provenance: Austrian private collection
Auction result comparison: SOTHEBY'S, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, 18 APRIL 2015, NEW YORK, 28 (for a very similar pair)
Patinated and fire gilt bronze, Marble bases
France, 1820s
This large pair of six-light Charles X candelabra shows green-brown patinated and fire gilt bronze in beautiful interplay. Details such as floral or leaf decoration are masterly incised. Each candelabra has a column shaped middle section that is supported by three lion feet. The bases are made of dark red marble with ormolu inset. At the center of the six candle holders is a mythical creature with a lion body, a bird head and wings.
Dimensions: height is 74 cm, maximum width is 24 cm – each
Condition: excellent condition with few small chips to marble bases
Provenance: Austrian private collection
Auction result comparison: SOTHEBY'S, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, 18 APRIL 2015, NEW YORK, 28 (for a very similar pair)
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A PAIR OF CHARLES X BRONZE AND ORMOLU CANDELABRA, 1820s
Estimate €750 - €1,500
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