After Juste-aurèle Meissonnier Pair Of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Circa 1880 Mounted As Lamps

After Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier Pair of chiseled gilt bronze candlesticks Circa 1880 mounted as Lamps

An interesting and decorative pair of beautiful ormolu candlesticks, richly chiseled with shell motifs in the Rococo style. In the centre of the shaft are three reserves in the form of coats of arms with, above them, three figures of children carrying the candle wick.

A fine French work in the Louis XV style, made around 1880, based on the candlesticks created by Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier for Louis XV and kept in the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

The model for these torches is said to have been designed by Meissonnier for the birth of the Dauphin in 1729.

Dimensions:

Height of the candlestick: 10.6 inches.

Base diameter: 5.5 inches.

Height with shade: 19.7 inches.

Shade diameter: 11.8 inches.

Condition:

In excellent condition, these candlesticks retain their beautiful gilding and have been converted into lamps. They are adorned with stunning new black silk shades with gold interiors, adding a modern touch to their classic charm. The electrification complies with European and American standards, ensuring safe use.

To help you personalize your lampshades, we can create custom shades in pleated silk tailored to your taste and interior design upon request.

Biography:

Juste Aurèle Meissonnier, goldsmith, designer, sculptor and architect, was born in Turin. The son of a French silversmith with whom he began his career, his creations were soon appreciated by the high nobility and the European courts, and he worked for the French Court and the Portuguese Court, as evidenced by the project for a silver throne for King D. Joao V, as well as for the English and Polish aristocracy.