Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks With Eagles And Pendants

Probably Austrian or Italian, 19th century
Rare and elegant pair of finely chased and gilded bronzegilt bronze, featuring a particularly theatrical and ornamental compositionof neoclassical inspiration.
Each piece rests on a tripod base finished with powerfuleach piece rests on a tripod base terminating in powerful lion claws, the traditional symbol of strength and sovereignty.
The uprights are formed by three leaning eagles with nervous modeling and stylized wings.evoking the imperial iconography inherited from Roman Antiquity and widelyin the decorative arts of Central Europe in the 19th century.
The central shaft is punctuated by a large faceted pine cone.pine cone. In the ancient symbolic repertoire, the pine cone refers to fertilityfertility, eternity and spiritual rebirth. Here, it is a major sculpturalsculptural element, treated with remarkable precision.
The upper part develops into a veritable spray of finely chiselledfinely chiseled, ribbed leaves, unfurled around the binet. Àat the end of each leaf are carved tassels that animate theand transparency, creating a precious effect reminiscent of certaineffect reminiscent of certain lighting fixtures.
The ensemble captivates with its rich decorative vocabularydecorative vocabulary: palmettes, engraved friezes, stylized foliage and motifs inspiredand motifs inspired by Antiquity make up a refined architecture of remarkable balance.
High-quality cast iron and chasing, with numerous detailsdetails, giving depth and liveliness to the reliefs. Thegilding is luminous and deep, and elegantly underlines thethe ornamental richness of these pieces and testifies to high quality workmanship.
Height: 30cmDiameter: 12cm