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Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherub Candlesticks
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Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherub Candlesticks

19th century
Sold 18 April 2026 · Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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A quality Pair of ornate French 19th century ormolu gilt bronze Candlesticks finely cast as Cherubs each holding an arrangement of gilded leaves and flowers which decorate three branch candle sconces. The bases are turned from white marble and are also fluted.

Neoclassical lighting French Circa 1890

45cm tall x 12.5cm base width

Price for pair £975

A lovely pair of highly ornate French gilt bronze and white marble cherub candlesticks.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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SA1169234
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A quality Pair of ornate French 19th century ormolu gilt bronze Candlesticks finely cast as Cherubs each holding an arrangement of gilded leaves and flowers which decorate three branch candle sconces. The bases are turned from white marble and are also fluted.

Neoclassical lighting French Circa 1890

45cm tall x 12.5cm base width

Price for pair £975

A lovely pair of highly ornate French gilt bronze and white marble cherub candlesticks.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169234
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherub Candlesticks

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Telephone 07974 171 103 or 01782 636 588
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Staffordshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 47
Items Sold 1,109
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A pair of ornate gilt bronze figural candelabra featuring cherubs holding floral branches atop fluted white marble bases against a plain background.
Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherub Candlesticks
Ref: SA1169234
A pair of ornate gilt bronze figural candelabra featuring cherubs holding floral branches atop fluted white marble bases against a plain background.
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  • ObjectCandelabra
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu, Marble
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCherub figures, Floral and leaf branches, Fluted cylindrical columns, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, gained immense popularity in France during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly within the Louis XIV, Regency, and Empire styles, where artisans applied finely ground gold amalgam to bronze bases to create luxurious decorative objects.

These items are traditionally crafted using the lost-wax casting method for the bronze figures and foliage, followed by mercury gilding or electroplating to achieve a durable, lustrous golden finish, frequently combined with marble bases.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-chased details with crisp tool marks under magnification, natural wear patterns revealing the bronze beneath the gold layer, and heavy, solid construction rather than lightweight hollow metals.

They can be used as striking focal points on a mantelpiece, dining table centrepiece, or sideboard, contrasting against minimalist contemporary furnishings to add warmth, texture, and historical interest.

Maintenance requires dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth; harsh chemical cleaners, abrasives, and water must be strictly avoided to protect the delicate gold leaf or ormolu surface from irreversible damage.
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