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Pair of large Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted fluorspar candelabra

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of large Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted fluorspar candelabra
French, 19th Century
Height 61cm, width 35cm, depth 34cm

Crafted in fine Neoclassical and Louis XVI style, these beautiful candelabra are made from the rare and prized mineral fluorspar, also known as fluorite, in a delightful grass green colour that is complemented with ornate ormolu mounts. The vases consist of vase shaped stems with ormolu mounts, of flowers, and five gilt branches also in the shape of flowers. The beautiful natural arrangement of the impurities within the fluorite of the bodies of the vases give them an exceptional decorative pattern. The gilt mounts are in Louis XVI style, as is evident from the square corners on the handles, and the arched colonnade frieze around the neck, and the ribbons of wreath across the front. One mount has at one point been replaced with onyx.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Fluorspar, Onyx, Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Dealer Reference #:	13096
Incollect Reference #:	609874

Dimensions

W.	13.78 in;	H.	24.02 in;	D.	13.39 in;
W.	35 cm;	H.	61 cm;	D.	34 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.