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'Retour D'egypte' Style Caryatid Candlesticks
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'Retour D'egypte' Style Caryatid Candlesticks

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 24 November 2025 · Cella
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A lovely pair of late 19th century French Empire Retour d'Egypte style patinated and gilt bronze candlesticks in the manner of early 19th century Consulate period originals. Super quality with a touch of verdigris to the patination. Later converted to electricity they could be again making a wonderful pair of lamps. Stamped 'FRANCE' to edge of the base which dates them to circa 1890 and the introduction of the McKinley Act in the USA.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Cella has dated these Regency Bronze Candlesticks to the 1890s.

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SA1149431
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1001
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.

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A lovely pair of late 19th century French Empire Retour d'Egypte style patinated and gilt bronze candlesticks in the manner of early 19th century Consulate period originals. Super quality with a touch of verdigris to the patination. Later converted to electricity they could be again making a wonderful pair of lamps.
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Stamped 'FRANCE' to edge of the base which dates them to circa 1890 and the introduction of the McKinley Act in the USA.
Cella
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these Regency Bronze Candlesticks to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149431
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1001
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 antique Regency bronze and gilt-bronze candlesticks featuring caryatid figures and circular stepped bases.
'Retour d'Egypte' style caryatid candlesticks
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A pair of antique Regency bronze and gilt-bronze candlesticks featuring caryatid figures and circular stepped bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency / Empire
  • MaterialBronze, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourGold, Dark Brown
  • MotifsCaryatid figures, Stepped circular bases, Chased foliate details
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

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The Retour dEgypte and Regency styles emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, heavily influenced by archaeological discoveries in Egypt and classical antiquity, featuring motifs such as caryatids, sphinxes, and strict symmetrical proportions.

These pieces are typically constructed using cast bronze or brass, frequently enhanced with mercury gilding, patination, and intricate hand-chasing to highlight sculptural details.

Authenticity is determined by examining the casting quality, the presence of hand-chased surface details, correct patination, wear patterns consistent with age, and construction methods appropriate to early 19th-century metalworking.

They serve as striking focal points on mantelpieces, sideboards, or dining tables, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary surfaces or complementing traditional dark wood furniture.

Preservation requires dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding abrasive metal cleaners or chemical polishes that can strip the original gilding or patination, and maintaining a stable indoor humidity level.
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