Pair Of Gilt Bronze Candle Holders, Empire - Early 19th Century

Magnificent delicately carved gilt bronze sconces dating from the Empire. Each of these sconces is depicted with a beautiful angel with outstretched wings seeming to spring from a wreath of flowers. This one maintains with his haughty head and his hands, a large circle from which radiate three arms of light. Each candle holder is made of an imperial eagle standing with outstretched wings on an egg. The eagles support the sockets on their heads. The finesse and elegance of these refined sconces testify to the know-how of craftsmen from the beginning of the 19th century. ******** Period: Early 19th century Very good condition. Shipping with careful packaging and appropriate protection. Dimensions: Height: 20 cm Width: 19 cm Depth: 22 cm Weight of the pair: 2.6 kg Ref: 260123 Bis