Pair Of Napoleon III Candelabra - Attributed To Alfred Beurdele

A pair of Second Empire-period candelabra, attributed to Alfred Beurdeley, made in France circa 1860-1870.

In finely chased and gilded bronze, each piece rests on an oval base adorned with lapis lazuli (or lapis-imitating eglomized glass) plaques, sublimated by beaded friezes and twisted moldings.

The decoration features an elegant neoclassical-inspired winged female figure, kneeling, supporting a twisted shaft adorned with vine branches, a symbol of abundance. The whole is enriched with finely naturalistic openwork scrolls, bunches of grapes and foliage, testifying to the remarkable craftsmanship of 19th-century Parisian workshops.

The bases feature a circular medallion in blue jasper on the front, decorated with an antique figure in white reserve in the taste of neoclassical cameos, inspired by Wedgwood, offering a refined contrast between gilding and deep blue.

Each candelabra is composed of four arms of light with richly decorated bobèches, arranged around a central axis topped with a seed or pinecone motif.

The ensemble rests on fluted toupée feet, bringing stability and elegance to the composition.

Dimensions:

• Height: 48 cm
• Width: 22 cm