Andre Antoine Ravrio Pair Of Patinated And Gilded Bronze Candlesticks Circa 1808-1810

Andre Antoine Ravrio Pair of Patinated and Gilded Bronze Candlesticks circa 1808-1810

Attributed to Andre Antoine Ravrio, an elegant pair of finely chiseled, patinated, and gilded bronze candlesticks.
This model was created by Andre Antoine Ravrio circa 1808 and supplied in several examples for the Château de Fontainebleau and the Château de Compiègne. The quiver-shaped shaft ends in three claw feet, in a beautiful original mercury gilding.

A lovely French work from the Empire period, circa 1808-1810, that we attribute to the renowned bronze-maker Andre Antoine Ravrio.

Sizes: H 7.87 Inches. - D 4.52 Inches.

Our candlesticks are in a beautiful condition, in a fine mercury gilding, whose minor wear to the period gilding makes these collectible candlesticks so charming.

Biography:

Andre Antoine Ravrio, born in Paris on October 23, 1759, and died in the same city on December 4, 18141, was a French sculptor, bronzemaker, gilder, songwriter, and chansonnier.

Awarded the title of Master Foundryman in 1777, Ravrio set up his own business in 1790. He became famous for supplying furniture bronzes to a prestigious clientele, including Emperor Napoleon 1st.

His cousin, the painter Henri-François Riesner, painted his portrait, now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.