Candelabrum Ormolu gilding (2) - Bronze - Tres Brazos

An exceptional pair of three-light candelabra in gilt-bronze ormolu, made during the 19th century according to models of the Louis XVI style, 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 designs inspired by the Louis XVI era. Each candelabrum rises on a imposing square-based architectural base, richly decorated with garlands, scrollwork, pearls, acanthus leaves, and finely chiseled classical motifs. The composition rests on delicate volute feet that give visual lightness to the set, while the vegetal and ornamental reliefs demonstrate the mastery of casting and finishing work. From the central body arises an elegant symmetrical structure of three candlestick arms. The arms, abundantly decorated with vegetal motifs and pearl-like profiles, describe harmonious curves that evoke the lightness and balance characteristic of French Neoclassicism. The bobèches and sconces feature rich relief decorations with floral friezes and elements inspired by classical Antiquity. The central column, of turned shapes and balanced proportions, culminates in an elaborate pierced finial crowned by a fleur-de-lis, a recurring 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 mercurial-gilding or ormolu, a prestigious technique used in the finest French decorative bronzes of the 19th century, valued 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 mantle clocks, decorating consoles, fireplaces, or period furniture, adding a touch of luxury and sophistication typical of the great 19th-century residences. Certified shipping and careful packaging.

Utropspris:SEK 4,455.49

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