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Pair of French Empire Revival Candelabra
Cella
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Pair of French Empire Revival Candelabra

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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Rare, very impressive and highly decorative pair of large French Empire revival gilt and patinated bronze figural five light girondoles or candelabra after original designs attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Late 19th century examples. Classically inspired stepped plinth bases with typical Empire mounts surmounted by winged figural cherubs on spherical bases. The figures holding aloft floral wreaths with four foliate scrolled arms and a central elegantly decorated stem with five candle cups. Rare, great quality, very attractive seldom seen candelabra. France, circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221775
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1122
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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Rare, very impressive and highly decorative pair of large French Empire revival gilt and patinated bronze figural five light girondoles or candelabra after original designs attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Late 19th century examples.
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Classically inspired stepped plinth bases with typical Empire mounts surmounted by winged figural cherubs on spherical bases.
Cella

The figures holding aloft floral wreaths with four foliate scrolled arms and a central elegantly decorated stem with five candle cups. Rare, great quality, very attractive seldom seen candelabra. France, circa 1880.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221775
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1122
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 patinated dark bronze and gilt bronze multi-branch candelabra featuring winged cherub figures standing on spherical pedestals upon square bases.
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Archive I A pair of patinated dark bronze and gilt bronze multi-branch candelabra featuring winged cherub figures standing on spherical pedestals upon square bases.

Pair of French Empire Revival Candelabra

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A pair of patinated dark bronze and gilt bronze multi-branch candelabra featuring winged cherub figures standing on spherical pedestals upon square bases.
Pair of French Empire Revival candelabra
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A pair of patinated dark bronze and gilt bronze multi-branch candelabra featuring winged cherub figures standing on spherical pedestals upon square bases.
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French Empire Revival decorative metalwork emerged in the late nineteenth century, recreating the neoclassical aesthetic popularized during Napoleon Bonapartes reign. The style is characterized by symmetrical forms, classical winged figures, heavy plinths, and contrasting surface finishes such as patinated bronze paired with gilded mounts.

These pieces were typically constructed from cast bronze, brass, and marble or granite bases. The components were created using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, followed by hand-chasing for precise surface detail and fire-gilding or electroplating to achieve contrast between dark bronze and gold highlights.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the construction method, including hand-threaded central rods, square nuts, and hand-chiselled decorative chasing. Age-appropriate oxidisation within crevices, natural wear to gilded surfaces, and considerable weight due to solid metal casting also indicate period origin.

A pair of candelabra can be displayed symmetrically on a dining sideboard, fireplace mantelpiece, or console table. Placing them against neutral backwalls allows the dark patinated figures and metallic gilding to act as architectural anchors within minimalist or eclectic design schemes.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a delicate brush for intricate crevices. Avoid chemical polishes, abrasive detergents, or moisture, as these treatments strip historical patination and damage fragile gilding.
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