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Rococo 'Au Bon Sauvage' Lustre Candlesticks
Cella
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600

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Rococo 'Au Bon Sauvage' Lustre Candlesticks

19th century
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A very unusual pair of 19th century 'Au Bon Sauvage' French Louis XVI style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks. The beautifully cast and chased bronze figures are very reminiscent of those seen on clocks and candlesticks of the Directiore period depicting an early 19th century vision of native Americans. Possiblly based on the popular late 18th century romantic novel set in Mauritius 'Paul et Virginie' by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, published in 1788. Exuberant and large Rococo style candle cups with mixed crystal drops, some of which are later replacements. Round platform with Rococo decorated footed base and gilt bronze socles. Adapted for electricity probably at the end of the 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Ormolu Lustre Candlestick Pair to the 19th Century.

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SA1136111
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CA546
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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.

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A very unusual pair of 19th century 'Au Bon Sauvage' French Louis XVI style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks.
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The beautifully cast and chased bronze figures are very reminiscent of those seen on clocks and candlesticks of the Directiore period depicting an early 19th century vision of native Americans.
Cella

Possiblly based on the popular late 18th century romantic novel set in Mauritius 'Paul et Virginie' by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, published in 1788. Exuberant and large Rococo style candle cups with mixed crystal drops, some of which are later replacements. Round platform with Rococo decorated footed base and gilt bronze socles. Adapted for electricity probably at the end of the 19th century.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Ormolu Lustre Candlestick Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136111
Dealers Internal Ref
CA546
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 Rococo style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks featuring figurative stems holding clear cut glass drop prisms.
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Archive I A pair of Rococo style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks featuring figurative stems holding clear cut glass drop prisms.

Rococo 'Au Bon Sauvage' lustre candlesticks

Archive II A pair of Rococo style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks featuring figurative stems holding clear cut glass drop prisms. View II
Archive III A pair of Rococo style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks featuring figurative stems holding clear cut glass drop prisms. View III
Archive IV A pair of Rococo style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks featuring figurative stems holding clear cut glass drop prisms. View IV
Archive V A pair of Rococo style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks featuring figurative stems holding clear cut glass drop prisms. View V
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Cella
Telephone 020 8299 4945
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London
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
Verified Since May 2019
Items For Sale 75
Items Sold 300
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Location: London, United Kingdom
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A pair of Rococo style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks featuring figurative stems holding clear cut glass drop prisms.
Rococo 'Au Bon Sauvage' lustre candlesticks
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A pair of Rococo style gilt bronze lustre candlesticks featuring figurative stems holding clear cut glass drop prisms.
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The Au Bon Sauvage style emerged in late 18th-century France, reflecting the European fascination with exoticism and noble caricature representations of indigenous figures. In decorative arts, this theme often features detailed bronze figures holding architectural elements, light fittings, or clock mechanisms.

These lighting fixtures typically combine mercury-gilded bronze, also known as ormolu, with hand-cut glass or lead crystal prisms. The gilt metal provides structural support and detailed chasing, while the suspended crystal drops refract candlelight to enhance brightness.

Authentic pieces feature finely chased details, heavy cast metal bases, and evidence of original gilding techniques in protected crevices. Look for hand-cut glass prisms with slight variations, original threaded assembly rods, and appropriate age-related oxidisation on un-gilded underside surfaces.

Positioning a pair on a clean-lined mantelpiece, marble console, or modern dining sideboard creates an engaging contrast against neutral walls. The metallic finish and refractive glass add visual texture and architectural height to minimalist or eclectic decorative schemes.

Dust gilt surfaces gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip fragile original gilding. Glass prisms should be detached carefully and wiped with a mild solution of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water to restore clarity.
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