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Pair of Empire Bronze Candlesticks Imo Galle
Cella
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Pair of Empire Bronze Candlesticks Imo Galle

19th century
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A fine pair of elegant 19th century French Empire gilt bronze caryatid type classically inspired candlesticks in the manner of Claude Galle (1759-1815). Three classical female herm form heads with vase shaped candle cups and fine quality bobeches sitting on a stylised foliate band and caryatid style footed tapered stem. Circular form bases cast with classical Empire period anthemion designs. Claude Galle is recorded supplying variants of these candlesticks to Fontainebleau in 1804 and the Chateau de Malmaison.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Cella has dated these French Empire Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA1175263
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CA1028
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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 fine pair of elegant 19th century French Empire gilt bronze caryatid type classically inspired candlesticks in the manner of Claude Galle (1759-1815).
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Three classical female herm form heads with vase shaped candle cups and fine quality bobeches sitting on a stylised foliate band and caryatid style footed tapered stem.
Cella

Circular form bases cast with classical Empire period anthemion designs. Claude Galle is recorded supplying variants of these candlesticks to Fontainebleau in 1804 and the Chateau de Malmaison.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these French Empire Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175263
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1028
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 French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks featuring tapering shafts topped with classical female busts on round bases.
Pair of Empire bronze candlesticks imo Galle
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A pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks featuring tapering shafts topped with classical female busts on round bases.
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FAQs

French Empire candlesticks, popularised during the early 19th century, feature classical motifs inspired by Greco-Roman design, including caryatids, palmettes, tapering shafts, and claw feet.

Historical ormolu pieces were cast in bronze or brass using the lost-wax method before applying a mercury-gold amalgam to achieve a durable gilded finish.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit high-density bronze construction, finely chased hand details, crisp neoclassical features, and signs of historical mercury gilding techniques.

Placing a pair of gilded candlesticks on a minimalist console table or mantelpiece creates a refined focal point by balancing historic gilding with modern clean lines.

Dust gently with a soft brush or microfibre cloth, and avoid chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, as these can strip original mercury gilding.
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