Pair Of Empire-style Candlesticks In Patined And Gilded Bronze (mercury Gilding)

A very elegant pair of Empire-period candlesticks, crafted from patinated bronze and gilded bronze, featuring fine-quality chiseling and a striking contrast between the dark patina and the gilding.

Each candlestick features a tapered, fluted shaft, punctuated by rich decorative elements in gilded bronze: leaf friezes, foliage motifs, and finely worked bands. The upper section features a patinated bronze cup with chiseled decoration.

The highly decorative bases rest on sculpted animal-shaped feet, typical of the ornamental style of the Empire period.

The mercury gilding, with its warm tones, beautifully highlights the dark-patinated bronze and emphasizes the delicacy of the various ornamental details.

A very beautiful pair of candlesticks, elegant and well-balanced, representative of early 19th-century French decorative arts.

Period: Empire – early 19th century
Material: patinated bronze and gilded bronze
Gilding: mercury
Height: 26 cm (excluding candles)