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Pair Of Candelabras In Double Patina Bronzes Charles X
Pair of Candelabra in double patina bronzes Charles X "Renaissance" period 19th century
Effigies of Henri IV and Marie de Médicis | Circa 1830
A rare and sumptuous pair of four-light candelabra in chased bronzes with double patina, medallion (dark green) and original mercury gilding. This masterful work from the Charles X period testifies to the virtuosity of French bronzeworkers in the first third of the 19th century.
Technical description & Aesthetics
The architecture of these pieces rests on a concave, projecting tripod base, adorned with lion shanks and claw feet emerging from stylized acanthus leaves, palmettes and rosettes. The finely ribbed central shaft rises on a ringed pedestal decorated with shells and curved leaves.
At the heart of the composition stand two historical figures treated in "Ronde-bosse":
- Henri IV in youthful armor, wearing a collar and sword.
- Marie de Médicis adorned with jewels and a richly worked court dress.
Each figure elegantly supports scrolls with palmettes, which support the final bouquet. The bouquet is composed of four arms of light: three horn-of-plenty branches and a central torch. The branches end in round molded binnacles with removable oval-decorated wicks to complete this highly refined ensemble.
Points Forts de l'Objet:
-Fine-precision chasing:A rare execution comprising 25 pieces of assembly per candelabra, guaranteeing superior manufacturing quality.
- Original Mercury gilding: A masterful play of contrasts between matte and gloss (burnishing with agate stone), offering striking depth and visual power.
- Remarkable Condition: Original green patina preserved, authentic appearance without restoration.
Symbolic significance : Created during the reign of Charles X, these candelabras celebrate the Bourbon dynasty by recalling their illustrious ancestors.
Technical Data
- Period : Charles X, 19th century (Circa 1830).
- Materials : Chased bronze, mercury gilding and green medal patina.
- Dimensions : Height : 45 cm
- Branch width : 15 cm
- Concave base : 14 cm
- Provenance : Private collection
- Condition : Exceptional, entirely period. Weight: around 2-3 kg (X2).
Detailed condition report: Superb original condition, complete, tiny traces of old use. Very slight distortion on one or two prongs. Slight mark on one bobeche.
Expert's note: The alternation between patinated bronze and gilding is not only aesthetic; it underlines the complex architecture of the object and highlights the realism of theRenaissance costumes, while allowing the eye to differentiate all the aspects and different parts of the architecture.
Effigies of Henri IV and Marie de Médicis | Circa 1830
A rare and sumptuous pair of four-light candelabra in chased bronzes with double patina, medallion (dark green) and original mercury gilding. This masterful work from the Charles X period testifies to the virtuosity of French bronzeworkers in the first third of the 19th century.
Technical description & Aesthetics
The architecture of these pieces rests on a concave, projecting tripod base, adorned with lion shanks and claw feet emerging from stylized acanthus leaves, palmettes and rosettes. The finely ribbed central shaft rises on a ringed pedestal decorated with shells and curved leaves.
At the heart of the composition stand two historical figures treated in "Ronde-bosse":
- Henri IV in youthful armor, wearing a collar and sword.
- Marie de Médicis adorned with jewels and a richly worked court dress.
Each figure elegantly supports scrolls with palmettes, which support the final bouquet. The bouquet is composed of four arms of light: three horn-of-plenty branches and a central torch. The branches end in round molded binnacles with removable oval-decorated wicks to complete this highly refined ensemble.
Points Forts de l'Objet:
-Fine-precision chasing:A rare execution comprising 25 pieces of assembly per candelabra, guaranteeing superior manufacturing quality.
- Original Mercury gilding: A masterful play of contrasts between matte and gloss (burnishing with agate stone), offering striking depth and visual power.
- Remarkable Condition: Original green patina preserved, authentic appearance without restoration.
Symbolic significance : Created during the reign of Charles X, these candelabras celebrate the Bourbon dynasty by recalling their illustrious ancestors.
Technical Data
- Period : Charles X, 19th century (Circa 1830).
- Materials : Chased bronze, mercury gilding and green medal patina.
- Dimensions : Height : 45 cm
- Branch width : 15 cm
- Concave base : 14 cm
- Provenance : Private collection
- Condition : Exceptional, entirely period. Weight: around 2-3 kg (X2).
Detailed condition report: Superb original condition, complete, tiny traces of old use. Very slight distortion on one or two prongs. Slight mark on one bobeche.
Expert's note: The alternation between patinated bronze and gilding is not only aesthetic; it underlines the complex architecture of the object and highlights the realism of theRenaissance costumes, while allowing the eye to differentiate all the aspects and different parts of the architecture.
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