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Louis Xvi Caryatid Candlesticks After Dugourc
Cella
for sale €3,276     $3,556
£2,800

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Louis Xvi Caryatid Candlesticks After Dugourc

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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A very fine rare pair of elegant French late 18th/early 19th century patinated Louis XVI/Directoire gilt bronze ormolu and white marble triple caryatid candlesticks in the manner of Jean-Demosthene Dugourc (1749-1825). Elegant acanthus leaf style gilt bronze candle cups sit atop three patinated classical female caryatids standing upon white marble columns with delicate gilt bronze ormolu tassled chains and banded mounts. Finely detailed, very decorative, rare examples. France, circa 1800.

For identical figures on similar period candlesticks see 'Vergoldete Bronzen' volume 1. Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Proschel. Munich 1986 p.286.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Cella has dated these Louis Xvi Caryatid Candlesticks to the 1800s.

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SA1221778
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CA1116
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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 fine rare pair of elegant French late 18th/early 19th century patinated Louis XVI/Directoire gilt bronze ormolu and white marble triple caryatid candlesticks in the manner of Jean-Demosthene Dugourc (1749-1825). Elegant acanthus leaf style gilt bronze candle cups sit atop three patinated classical female caryatids standing upon white marble columns with delicate gilt bronze ormolu tassled chains and banded mounts. Finely detailed, very decorative, rare examples. France, circa 1800.

For identical figures on similar period candlesticks see 'Vergoldete Bronzen' volume 1. Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Proschel. Munich 1986 p.286.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these Louis Xvi Caryatid Candlesticks to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221778
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1116
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 Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases.
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Archive I A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases.

Louis Xvi Caryatid Candlesticks After Dugourc

Archive II A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases. View II
Archive III A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases. View VI
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A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases.
Louis XVI caryatid candlesticks after Dugourc
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A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble candlesticks featuring central patinated bronze caryatid figures standing on cylindrical marble bases.
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FAQs

Louis XVI style candlesticks are defined by Neoclassical design principles, featuring straight geometric lines, architectural columns, classical motifs such as caryatids or acanthus leaves, and symmetrical proportions.

These decorative objects typically combine chased gilt bronze (ormolu), dark patinated bronze, and carved white marble or alabaster to create striking visual contrast.

Authentic pieces feature heavy mercury-gilded bronze components, hand-chased surface detailing, threaded iron stems holding the multi-part assembly together, and appropriate historic oxidation beneath the bases.

Place them as a symmetrical pair on a modern marble mantelpiece, a contemporary sideboard, or a dining table to add architectural height and classical contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft dry brush, clean gilt bronze surfaces gently using a soft cloth moistened with warm water and mild soap, and avoid harsh chemical abrasives on marble.
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