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Pair of Heavy Brass Belle Époque Three-Light Candelabra, Circa 1890

Offered by: Robert James Walsh & Company

Description
This pair of Belle Époque, three-light, Baroque Revival candelabra are elaborately decorated with detailed leafy scrolls, stems, and blossoms on all surfaces. They are of superior quality, crisply cast, and heavy. These exuberant candelabra are both centered by a three-headed roaring lion over a ball-and-pillow segmented shaft, the base of which is anchored by a Classical female head on either side. Each of the actual candle receptacles is in three parts: (1) a squared foliage bobeche under (2) a round urn-shaped cup to accept thick candles, and (3) an inserted, removable adapter with a foliate lip, used for holding regular-sized candles. All parts are original to the pair. There is a natural patina from years of polishing and use, with matte low areas and shinier raised areas, providing contrast and definition. The overall look is rich, dramatic, and Old World.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, molded and polished
Condition:	Good. Old patina, with light traces of old polishing in the low points, and shinier raised areas, creating contrast and definition.
Creation Date:	1890
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Baroque, Neoclassical
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Florals/Botanical, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	D208-45-RR-WCRL
Incollect Reference #:	489806

Dimensions

W.	13.75 in;	H.	13.75 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	34.93 cm;	H.	34.93 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert James Walsh & Company is a thirty-year-old Vermont business dealing in antiques, art, and modernism. Robert Walsh, owner, is also an Accredited Member of Appraisers Association of America, as well as a respected consultant. We have participated in many international trade shows in the US and Canada.