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.