124 - A PAIR OF FRENCH EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CANDELABRA

A PAIR OF FRENCH EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CANDELABRA A pair of French Empire gilt and patinated bronze four light candelabra, probably early 19th century, later converted to electric lamps. Modeled with complementary standing figures of a youthful Bacchus and a bacchante, crowned with fruiting vines and draped in animal skins and classical garments. Each figure stands before a gilt shaft issuing scrolling candle arms richly cast with grape clusters and vine leaves, beneath a central candle socket accented with musical trophies. Raised on cylindrical gilt bronze pedestals decorated with diaper patterns enclosing rosettes, above foliate collars and square plinth bases. Later lamp fittings extend above the central sockets. Dimensions: H (excluding electrical mounts): 21 1/2 in., (54.6 cm.) Condition: Light wear to the gilding and dark patination, surface scratches. Both altered for electrical use. Electrical components are untested. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.