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French Louis XIV Style Ormolu Bronze Armorial Candlesticks Pair, circa 1840

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A beautiful and fine pair of French, circa 1840 Louis Philippe period, Louis XIV baroque revival style finely cast ormolu or fire-gilded solid bronze (bronze doré) candlesticks having original removable bobeches and engraved royal armorials or coat-of-arms on bases. Candlesticks are both stamped by unknown bronzesmith or foundry as pictured.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	finely cast fire-gilded solid bronze.
Condition:	Good. Minor finish-wear; presents beautifully.
Creation Date:	circa 1840
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Régence, Louis XIV
Incollect Reference #:	650089

Dimensions

H.	10 in;	Diam.	5.69 in;
H.	25.4 cm;	Diam.	14.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.