Pair Of Candelabras - Empire Style – Thomire Model - France - 19th Century

A superb pair of Empire-period candelabra, in finely chiseled bronze, gilded and patinated, each featuring a winged cherub holding a large five-light candelabra.

The cherubs, crafted in bronze with a dark patina, are depicted standing on a gilded sphere and holding the candelabra’s central shaft with their raised arms. The composition is particularly elegant and characteristic of the Empire style.

The richly chiseled branches feature a decorative motif of foliage, volutes, and scrollwork. The finials and decorative elements are finely crafted.

The set rests on remarkable square gilded bronze pedestals, richly adorned with foliage motifs, palmettes, and floral decorations, resting on a molded base.

This important pair is representative of the work of the great bronze casters of the Empire period and corresponds to a design by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843), one of the most famous bronze casters and chasers of the period.

The quality of the engraving, the richness of the decoration, and the contrast between the gilded bronze and the dark patina give this pair a particularly elegant and decorative presence.

Period: Empire, early 19th century
Design: Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Material: gilded bronze and patinated bronze
Height: 66 cm
Number of lights: five per candelabrum

Condition: In good overall condition considering its age. Sockets are missing. The candelabras were converted into lamps at some point in their history, as evidenced by the presence of holes associated with this former electrical wiring. These traces have been preserved and contribute to the history of these objects.

A remarkable pair of Empire-style candelabras, with elegant proportions and particularly rich decoration, constituting a fine example of early 19th-century French decorative taste.