Candlestick Gilt Silvered Bronze Louis XV XIXème

This pair of silvered bronze candlesticks, made around 1860 during the Second Empire, elegantly illustrates the revival of the Louis XV style as reinterpreted during the reign of Napoleon III, a period particularly devoted to the rediscovery and reinterpretation of the great French decorative styles of the 18th century.

The overall design adopts a dynamic and asymmetrical composition characteristic of the Rococo style: the slender, gracefully curved central stem rises from a serpentine base with flowing contours, lavishly decorated with vegetal reliefs and stylized cartouches. The widely flared foot features a decoration of finely chiseled acanthus leaves and shells, reminiscent of the sculpted wainscoting of Rococo woodwork. This base provides a harmonious transition to the stem, whose sinuous lines create a play of light and shadow accentuated by the silvered surface.

The light arms, arranged in asymmetrical spirals, unfold gracefully like vegetal scrolls, reminiscent of 18th-century wall brackets and decorative ironwork. Their fluid design reflects the aesthetic of perpetual movement characteristic of the Louis XV style, where straight lines give way to dynamic, organic curves. The generously flared candle holders and corolla-shaped sockets feature stylized floral motifs, evoking the natural ornamentation favored by the Rococo, while the foliate and shell reliefs attest to the refined casting and chasing work typical of high-quality Second Empire pieces.


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