A pair of Louis XVI-style candlesticks
France, second half of the 18th century, probably ca. 1770–1790
Cast bronze, chiseled, fire-gilded.
An elegant pair of candlesticks with slender, fluted shafts resting on wide, circular bases. The rich relief decoration features stylized acanthus leaves, floral motifs, beaded ornaments, and profiled bands. At the top, the shafts are crowned with decorative, vase-shaped candle holders, set beneath wide moldings with beaded edges.
The composition of the candlesticks is characterized by harmonious proportions, symmetry, and a wealth of ornamental detail. Their form and decoration are characteristic of French Classicism of the Louis XVI era, inspired by the art of ancient Greece and Rome.
The contrast between smooth and relief surfaces highlights the artistry of the bronze work and the decorative qualities of the gilding.
The pair is a representative example of 18th-century neoclassical applied art.
Height: 21.5 cm, base diameter 11.5 cm.
Numerical mark on the bottom.
The original fire-gilding is preserved.
Rarity
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