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Pair of Bronze French 'Retour D'egypte' Style Candlesticks
Cella
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£1,850

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Pair of Bronze French 'Retour D'egypte' Style Candlesticks

19th century
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A stunning pair of good quality 19th century French Empire 'Retour d'Egypte' style patinated and gilt bronze ormolu candlesticks in the manner of early 19th century Consulate period originals. French, circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Cella has dated these French Empire Bronze Candlesticks to the 1880s.

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SA1220474
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1109
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 stunning pair of good quality 19th century French Empire 'Retour d'Egypte' style patinated and gilt bronze ormolu candlesticks in the manner of early 19th century Consulate period originals. French, circa 1880.
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these French Empire Bronze Candlesticks to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220474
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1109
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 tall French Empire style gilt and dark patinated bronze candlesticks featuring female sphinx busts and circular bases.
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A pair of tall French Empire style gilt and dark patinated bronze candlesticks featuring female sphinx busts and circular bases.
Pair of bronze French 'Retour d'Egypte' style candlesticks
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A pair of tall French Empire style gilt and dark patinated bronze candlesticks featuring female sphinx busts and circular bases.
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Emerging following Napoleon Bonapartes Egyptian campaign in the late 18th century, the Retour dEgypte style integrates ancient Egyptian motifs such as sphinxes, winged terms, and caryatids into neoclassical French Empire furniture and decorative metalwork.

These items were predominantly constructed using cast bronze with fire-gilded ormolu highlights, frequently contrasted against patinated dark bronze or marble shafts to emphasize detailed chasing.

Authentic period examples feature hand-chased surface details, substantial weight from cast bronze, traditional threaded rod assembly, and uneven surface wear or slight oxidisation rather than uniform modern electroplating.

Arranging a symmetrical pair atop a mantlepiece, dining table, or console table provides structured focal points and metallic warm tones against contemporary backdrop walls or dark timber surfaces.

Care involves dusting periodically with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush, keeping the metal away from abrasive chemical polish, solvent cleaners, and damp environments that strip historical patination.
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