A Pair of Gilt Bronze Empire Candlesticks
Period
Around 1810, France
Material
Gilt Bronze
Sizes
(height) 11 in
(height) 28 cm
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Empire Candlesticks
A pair of Empire gilt bronze candlesticks, the socles enriched with neo-classical ornament of flower heads. The supporting columns take the form of three sphinx heads terminating in claw feet. The circular plinth is decorated with anthemion motifs.
Information about this object
©2008 Van Nie Antiquairs Amsterdam
