Last of the Mohicans. Set 3 Gilt Brass Figurative Candlesticks by Cornelius & Co

A superb and intricately crafted pair of French gilt bronze candelabras, dating to the 19th century, exemplifying the grandeur and sophistication of the Egyptian Revival aesthetic. T...

Pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks three-light candleholder. France, 19th century.   

Each well modeled as a youth in Renaissance dress, one foot upon a gourd and supporting a four-light candelabrum, the arms cast with acanthus, the st...

An unuusual set of large early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu lustre candlesticks, consisting of two singles and one triple, having lotus leaf sconces above acanthus c...

An unusual pair of gilt lacquered and bronzed candlesticks raised on a decorative plinth with seated military figure under an umbrella spray hung with triangularly icicles drop and r...

Pair of candlesticks. Gilt bronze. 19th century, following French models. It is missing. Pair of gilt bronze candelabra with bases featuring architectural and vegetal elements clea...

A pair of gilt bronze three-light candelabra with kneeling putto holding the candleholders raised on richly elaborate base, France, late 19th century. Measures: Height 12.50 in / 3...

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths. Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties...

A fine pair of bronze Empire style candlesticks. In excellent original condition. France, early 19th century.

Pair brass three branch candlesticks in the Egyptianised style with acanthus leaf detailing and barley twists to the primary stems. The pair sit atop stylised pyramids with naturalis...