PAIR OF CANDELABRA IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLE By Denière Chased bronze, gilded and crystal, the shaft with a motif of leaning putti holding a bouquet from which three arms of light and three crystal cups escape, resting on a stepped base, encircled by a laurel torus, the base signed DENIÈRE in PARIS and ANTWERP. 1885;missing H.:89 cm (35 in.) D.:39 cm (15 ¼ in.) A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and crystal three-light candelebra, signed by Deniere This lot is sold in aid of the 30 Millions d'Amis Foundation. This lot is being sold in aid of 30 Millions d'Amis. This elegant pair of candelabra, as evidenced by its signature, was made by the Maison Denière, one of the most renowned manufacturers of quality bronzes and active throughout the 19th century. The words "ANVERS.1885" on the base of our candelabra would more accurately indicate their participation in the Exposition Universelle held in Antwerp that same year. As René Corneli testifies, "La Maison Denière, from Paris, also shines brightly; it mainly reproduces Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI models; all its creations have a special cachet" (cfr. R. Corneli "Anvers et l'Exposition Universelle de 1885", Bellemans Frères, Antwerp, 1886, p. 354). Finally, Denière was mentioned in the " Catalog officiel de la section industrielle et commerciale de la République française", published under the patronage of the Ministry of Commerce. In addition, in recognition of the quality of his stand and the works of art exhibited, he was awarded an "honorary diploma" (cfr. "Exposition Internationale. Section française (1885, Anvers), Catalogue officiel de la section industrielle et commerciale de la République française", Edition Monnier, 1885, p. 28 and 41).