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Berlin Candlesticks by Schinkel
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Berlin Candlesticks by Schinkel

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 23 November 2024 · Cella
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Rare pair of early 19th century black patinated and parcel gilt Berlin iron caryatid candlesticks attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Neoclassical designed term pillar with a representation of the goddess Flora holding a cornucopia with leaf candle cups on circular floral base. Royal Prussian Foundries, Berlin, circa 1810.

Provenance: Kenneth Neame, Antique Dealer, 'The European Connoiseur', Christie's, 5.12.2013.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Cella has dated these Bronze Figural Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA1064553
Dealers Internal Reference
CA915
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 pair of early 19th century black patinated and parcel gilt Berlin iron caryatid candlesticks attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
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Neoclassical designed term pillar with a representation of the goddess Flora holding a cornucopia with leaf candle cups on circular floral base.
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Royal Prussian Foundries, Berlin, circa 1810.

Provenance: Kenneth Neame, Antique Dealer, 'The European Connoiseur', Christie's, 5.12.2013.

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these Bronze Figural Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1064553
Dealers Internal Ref
CA915
Cella
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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Two patinated and gilt bronze figural candlesticks depicting classical female caryatid figures on circular bases.
Berlin candlesticks by Schinkel
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Two patinated and gilt bronze figural candlesticks depicting classical female caryatid figures on circular bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Gilt Bronze, Patinated Metal
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsCaryatid figure, Acanthus leaf, Fluted column, Classical drapery
  • SizeH 32.5 cm (13 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Neoclassical figural candlesticks emerged from a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman art, heavily influenced by archaeological discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

These pieces are typically crafted using cast bronze or brass, featuring a combination of dark patination and mercury gilding or ormolu accents to create high contrast.

Authentic pieces often display fine hand-chiselling on the cast metal surfaces, weight appropriate to solid bronze, and period-correct construction methods such as threaded rod assembly rather than modern welding.

They work well as a focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table, paired with neutral modern surroundings to highlight their classical sculptural form.

Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid chemical polishes, abrasives, or moisture, which can damage the historic patina and gilding.
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