A pair of ormolu bronze and patineted Empire candle sticks

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Name
A pair of ormolu bronze and patineted Empire candle sticks
Measurements
Height: 28 cm, Width: 13 cm
Reference
LIMA100380
Colors
Green, Gold, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Lighting Candlesticks & Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Styles
Empire
Periods
18th Century Circa 1810 Antique
Origins
France
Description
This pair of fine Empire candlesticks are rare in form and execution.
 
The ormolu bronze is finely micaceoused with vine branches and floral motifs.
 
Beautifully executed caryatid heads, in this case three, support the candle holder.
 
With the original bobeches.
 
France, Empire, circa 1810.
 
Almost identical candlesticks were sold at Christie's in Monaco, June 15th,1997, lot 136.

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