A pair of French gilt candlesticks with patinated bronze angels, circa 1820

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Toebosch Antiques
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Name
A pair of French gilt candlesticks with patinated bronze angels, circa 1820
Measurements
Height: 57 cm, Width: 20 cm, Depth: 20 cm
Reference
TOEA100748
Techniques
Gilded
Colors
Gold, Brown, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Lighting Candlesticks & Candelabras
Styles
Empire
Periods
19th Century Antique Empire
Origins
France
Origin and period
France
Description

A chic pair of three-arm Empire candlesticks with patinated angels, nicely detailed, mounted on circular bases, on top of gilded square platforms. 

Each angel holding an amphora above their head, the amphora illustrated with stories from Greek mythology.

Springing out of the amphora are three fantastic swan heads with wings outstretched. In the middle, a stick terminating in a finial.  

 

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