Empire calandabra

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Name
Empire calandabra
Measurements
Height: 50 cm, Width: 20 cm, Depth: 13 cm
Reference
LIMA100924
Techniques
Gilded, Shaped
Colors
Gold, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Lighting Candlesticks & Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Styles
Empire
Periods
18th Century Antique Early 19th century
Origins
France
Description

A pair of gilded and patinated bronze candlesticks, featuring a winged Cupid.

The Cupid stands on a sphere and holds a torch, which is surrounded by three curved candle holders.

The arms are decorated with flowers and curling foliage and are symmetrically arranged around the central shaft, which is crowned by a flame.

The Cupid with the sphere is supported by a vase-shaped pedestal decorated with scales and palmettes, which rests on a square base.

France, Empire period, circa 1820.

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