André Antoine Ravrio (1759-1814) Pair Of Candlesticks With Water Leaf Friezes In Silvered Bronze

André Antoine Ravrio Pair of silver-plate candlesticks with octagonal shafts and water-leaf friezes circa 1808-1810

Attributed to André-Antoine Ravrio, an elegant pair of candlesticks in chiseled and silver-plated bronze. The octagonal shafts are on bases with claw feet and pedestals with water-leaf friezes.

This model was created by André Antoine Ravrio around 1808 and supplied in several examples for the castle of Fontainebleau and the castle of Compiègne.
Fine French work from the Empire period, circa 1808-1810, attributed to the famous bronzemaker André Antoine Ravrio.

Sizes: H 11.22 Inches. - D 5.51 Inches.

Our candlesticks are in a fine original condition, with beautiful period silver plating, the minor wear and tear of which adds to the charm of these collector's candlesticks.

Biography:

Andre Antoine Ravrio, born in Paris on October 23, 1759, and died in the same city on December 4, 1814, 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.