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Swedish Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra
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Swedish Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 29 November 2024 · Cella
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Description

A rare pair of early 19th century two branch Swedish Empire period gilt bronze candelabra with a classical amphora ormolu mounts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Swedish Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1091038
Dealers Internal Reference
CA9
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
A rare pair of early 19th century two branch Swedish Empire period gilt bronze candelabra with a classical amphora ormolu mounts.
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Swedish Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091038
Dealers Internal Ref
CA9
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A pair of neoclassical Swedish Empire gilt bronze candelabra featuring square bases, cylindrical columns with urn motifs, and multi-branched candle cups with scrolling arms. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of neoclassical Swedish Empire gilt bronze candelabra featuring square bases, cylindrical columns with urn motifs, and multi-branched candle cups with scrolling arms. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Swedish Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Archive II A pair of neoclassical Swedish Empire gilt bronze candelabra featuring square bases, cylindrical columns with urn motifs, and multi-branched candle cups with scrolling arms. View II
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Cella

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
Verified Since May 2019
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A pair of neoclassical Swedish Empire gilt bronze candelabra featuring square bases, cylindrical columns with urn motifs, and multi-branched candle cups with scrolling arms.
Swedish Empire gilt bronze candelabra
Ref: SA1091038
A pair of neoclassical Swedish Empire gilt bronze candelabra featuring square bases, cylindrical columns with urn motifs, and multi-branched candle cups with scrolling arms.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandelabra
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwedish Empire
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrolling arms, Urn motifs, Square plinth bases, Fluted columns
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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The Swedish Empire style, flourishing in the early 19th century during the reign of Karl XIV Johan, was heavily influenced by French neoclassical design under Napoleon, incorporating classical motifs, symmetry, and restrained elegance adapted to Scandinavian sensibilities.

These pieces were typically crafted using cast bronze or brass, finished with fire-gilding (ormoly) to achieve a rich, durable golden surface, and assembled with threaded components or pins.

Authentic items feature hand-chased surface details, historical casting imperfections, heavy construction, and patination consistent with age, distinguishing them from modern reproductions.

Such metallic statement pieces work effectively as focal points on sideboards, mantels, or dining tables, contrasting well with minimalist modern furniture or complementing classic architectural details.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners, which can strip the delicate surface gilding and damage the historic finish.
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