Pair Of Three-light Gilt Bronze Candelabras Louis XVI Delafosse Style Late 19th Century

Superb Pair of Louis XVI style chiseled and gilded bronze Candelabras, late 19th century. Dimensions: Height: 43 cm Width: 29 cm Depth 27 cm Base diameter: 14 cm Very good original condition. Architecture by Candelabra: Superbly and Richly decorated, it is composed of a round base with steps decorated with striations and large hollow gadroons and asparagus. Stands a beautiful Antique column shaft with fluting and asparagus decoration, with falling laurel garlands and heart-shaped rays. Numerous junction rings between the different parts of the Candelabra. The upper part of the column ends with a binet vase with palmettes and various moldings. This set is topped by three branches in "Greek" volutes, decorated with stylized acanthus leaves, falling garlands, asparagus, burst pomegranates with seeds in the shape of buttons. The three lights are composed of a hollow basin decorated with a laurel crown, a socket decorated with acanthus leaves, and a hollow removable bobeche. In the upper and central part stands a small and elegant tripod Athenian with rams' heads and a removable fire acting as an extinguisher, richly decorated. This model seems to be largely inspired by the studies that Jean-Charles Delafosse (1734-1791), illustrious Parisian architect, sculptor and ornamentalist, disseminated through his engraved collections and in particular "the new iconology" in 1788. His numerous drawings with references drawn from Antiquity were as many models for a whole generation of sculptors, decorators and bronziers. Condition report: Superb original condition with a wonderful two-tone gilding, matt and shiny. The manufacture is of high quality with many pieces which denote Parisian manufacture. The carving is of great execution. tiny traces of use and age. Design of the end of the 19th century, the passage for electrification is possible. Worldwide delivery, quality packaging and secure parcel +, parcel tracking. A model that will enhance any table or furniture for a unique quality decor.