French Ormolu Cherub Candelabra 19th Century

Name: A Large Fine Pair of French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Ormolu 3 Light Cherub Candelabra
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA830703
Price: 2250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCandelabra
Period19th century
StyleFrench Empire
MaterialGilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze
ColourGold and Dark Brown
MotifsPutti figures, Floral lily nozzles, Fluted pedestal bases, Ormolu branches
SizeH 49.5 cm (19 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This large pair of nineteenth-century French Empire candelabra stands ready for display in a formal interior setting. Each piece features dark brown patinated bronze putti figures supporting elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu branches shaped as floral lily nozzles with detachable drip-pans. The circular pedestal bases are vertically fluted with golden beading detail along the bottom edge, contrasting with the dark bodies of the cherubs and the polished gold finish of the foliage. Measuring 49.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, these candelabra sit securely upon flat surfaces. They suit placement upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to bring a traditional aesthetic to a living room, dining room, or entrance hall.

FAQs

French Empire and Neoclassical candelabra typically feature classical motifs such as cherubs, putti, and floral sprays crafted from contrastingly finished metals. These objects gained popularity in nineteenth-century France as decorative interior adornments designed to amplify light in formal spaces.

These items were manufactured using lost-wax bronze casting for detailed figures and floral nozzles. The dual finish was achieved by mercury gilding decorative elements to create ormolu surfaces, contrasted with chemical patination to produce dark, matte finishes on supporting sculptural bases.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display precise hand-chasing, substantial casting weight, and threaded central iron rods inside the column. Wear to gilding naturally occurs on raised edges, and original assembly nuts often exhibit hand-cut threading.

Pairing classical bronze candelabra with contemporary marble dining tables or minimalist console tables creates a balanced focal point. Positioning them symmetrically in front of mirrors maximizes ambient light while highlighting contrasting surface finishes.

Dust regularly using a dry camel-hair brush to prevent dirt accumulation within fine detail work. Avoid liquid chemical polishes or water, which strip original patination; soften residual wax gently using low heat from a hairdryer before removing with a wooden utensil.

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