137 - Pair of gilded bronze and alabaster candlesticks – Empire style – 19th century

Pair of gilded bronze and alabaster candlesticks – Empire style – 19th century An elegant pair of gilded bronze and white alabaster candlesticks, featuring rich neoclassical ornamentation in the Empire style. Each candlestick rests on a triangular white alabaster base, supporting a gilded bronze tripod foot decorated with lion’s paws, volutes, and foliage motifs. The slender shaft consists of a white alabaster column, adorned with gilded bronze bands finely chased with palmettes, acanthus leaves, and floral motifs. The upper section culminates in a flared bowl with a plant motif, accented by a wreath of leaves. A beautiful decorative set reflecting a taste for antiquity and the architectural forms characteristic of the Empire style. Condition: Generally good overall condition; shows signs of age and use. One candlestick has a disassembled or detached part, visible in the photographs. Dimensions and weight: H. 36 × W. 10 cm – 3.500 kg for the pair.