Pair of monumental French figurative candelabra

£25,000

These monumental twelve-light candelabra feature elaborate ormolu light branches that are held aloft by two figures delicately carved from ebonised wood.

 

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Description

Each monumental candelabrum in this pair features a rockwork base with three feet, supporting a trio of interwoven Baroque style dolphins, atop of which sits a figure holding and blowing a seashell. The rockwork bases, the dolphins, the figures, and the shells are all carved from wood, which is painted (gold for the dolphins, for instance) and ebonised. The shell held aloft by the figure issues an elaborate series of twelve branches, crafted from ormolu, and draped with droplets of cut glass.

Details

Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
19th Century
Period
19th Century
Style
Figurative Art
Material
Cut Glass, Ebonised Wood, Giltwood, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Painted Wood
Colour
Black, Clear, Cream, Gold, Grey

Dimensions

Height
260 cm / 102.4 inches
Width
90 cm / 35.4 inches
Depth
90 cm / 35.4 inches

Reference:
12180

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