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Alle Auktionen / Möbel, Design und Spiegel / Candelabrum Ormolu gilding (2) - Bronze - Tres Brazos
Exceptional pair of three-light candlesticks in gilt bronze ormolu, made in the 19th century according to Louis XVI style models, one of the most refined and elegant decorative languages in the French repertoire. These pieces reflect the historicist revival of neoclassical forms promoted during the 19th century, reproducing with great ornamental quality the designs inspired by the Louis XVI era. Each candlestick rises on an imposing square architectural base, richly decorated with garlands, volutes, pearls, acanthus leaves and finely chiseled classical motifs. The composition rests on delicate scroll feet that provide visual lightness to the whole, while the vegetal and ornamental reliefs reveal the mastery of casting and finishing work. From the central body emerges an elegant symmetrical structure of three candle-arms. The arms, profusely decorated with vegetal motifs and beaded profiles, describe harmonious curves that evoke the lightness and balance characteristic of French Neoclassicism. The bobèches and the candle holders feature rich relief decorations with floral friezes and elements inspired by classical Antiquity. The central column, with turned shapes and balanced proportions, culminates in an elaborate pierced terminal crowned by a fleur-de-lis, a recurrent symbol within the French ornamental repertoire and an element that adds verticality and distinction to the design. The sculptural richness of every detail is enhanced by mercury gilt (ormolu), a prestigious technique used in the finest decorative bronzes of 19th-century France, admired for the depth, warmth, and permanence of its finishes. This elegant pair constitutes a magnificent example of historicist decorative bronze production, where the precision of the chiseling and the quality of the gilding combine to recreate the refinement of French aristocratic interiors. Its monumental presence and extraordinary ornamental richness make it ideal for accompanying mantel clocks, decorating console tables, fireplaces, or period furniture, lending a touch of luxury and sophistication typical of the great 19th-century residences. Insured shipping and careful packing.
Schätzpreis:€400
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