Pair Of Antique Column Candlesticks In Bronze With Double Patina, 19th Century

Magnificent and rare Very Large Candlesticks in gilded bronze and patinated and chiseled bronze Restoration period circa 1820. End of the Empire period. Dimensions Height: 44 cm Base Diameter: 14 cm Condition report: Double patina, Superb condition original Mercury gilding and Brown Patina. Superb finesse of chiseling. Traces of use and age. A hole has been filled on the base, and a later element inside the socket to pass an electrification. The manufacturing is of a high level with 15 different pieces. A bronze maker's punch is placed on certain parts with a G or GG. This pair of Candlesticks, made with masterful precision, has a mercury gilding that is both matte and polished, creating a striking depth and shine. Their state of conservation is remarkable and exceptional. Flambeau Architecture: Each torch with a clear presence and a firm seat. It rests on a beautiful octagonal base with large curved palmettes resting on a round plate, in double patina. On a pretty and large round pedestal with a decorative outline of small laurel leaves, rests a half sphere with various rings, decorated with palmettes and acanthus leaves, from which stands a magnificent fluted shaft with an Antique column with a rich decoration of acanthus leaves and palmettes on its capital and with numerous moldings. At the top, it ends with a pretty socket in the shape of a Medici Vase richly decorated with foliage, gadroons, palmettes, and acanthus leaves and with a bobeche with a gadroon outline, originally removable, but fixed because inside the socket a later electrification element to pass a wire tightens the whole. Beautiful provenance Property of Anjou under the Empire. Worldwide delivery, secure parcel with tracking. Very high customer satisfaction rate. Parcel and shipping offered in France and Europe. Additional photos by email on request.