Pair Of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Slodtz Napoleon III Model, 19th Century

Very beautiful Pair of Rocaille Candlesticks Louis XV style in chiseled and gilded bronzes after a model by Slodtz. Beautiful opulent seat. Beautiful proportions. SÉBASTIEN-ANTOINE SLODTZ (1695-1754): best known as a designer, counts in the development of the rocaille style at the court of France thanks to his role in the Menus Plaisirs then to his official position as designer of the king's chamber and cabinet, which he receives on the death of Meissonnier. Original gilding in two matte and shiny tones and guilloche parts, beautiful condition. Very beautiful execution and high quality chiselling. Superb Dimensions Height: 28 cm Diameter Large base: 16 cm France Napoleon III period 19th century. Typical Slodtz candlestick architecture from the 18th century inspired by the Rocaille style of Meissonnier: Original bobeche with hollow basin and decoration of stylized acanthus leaves. Very beautiful molded swirling toilet bowl with acanthus leaf scroll and shower foot. Pretty central shaft composed of ascending and descending elements, with a large bulge in the upper part with three parts decorated with gadroons and acanthus leaves, and a large shell with cartouche, and conch. The whole is richly molded and decorated. Reminder of shell and foliage decoration on the bottom and rests on a shower foot. Magnificent and large round base with beautiful bell relief and steps, very typical of this model, very richly decorated with butterflies and insects and numerous decorations and moldings such as shells, acanthus, scrolls, foliage, flowers and fruits, volutes, scrolls, wheat, staples, the whole is beautifully posed in a permanent and lively movement typical of this great Rocaille style. Condition report: Excellent original condition! Beautiful chiseling, beautiful two-tone gilding, matte and shiny, tiny traces of use and age. Worldwide delivery, secure package with parcel tracking. Fast communication.