French Empire Period Pair of Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks

An elegant pair of finely chiseled bronze candlesticks with a superb guilloche decoration in pearled twists and palmettes, on the bases a beautiful chiseled decoration of palmettes and butterfly wings. 

Beautiful Parisian work of the Empire Style period circa 1805-1810.

Measurements candelabras: H 11.41 In. - Diameter base 5.51 In.

In fine original condition, gorgeous mercury-gilding of the period.

Dimensions Length x Width x Height
5,51 × 5,51 × 11,41 in
XIXth century
Year
1805
sold
Decorative art
Lights

Large blown glass vase by Ettore Sottsass for Venini
Art Deco sledgehammer for Primavera and attributed to Lucien Arnaud
Palm tree coat rack, 1970's
Large wall "flare" in gilded metal by Christian Caudron