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
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