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Pair of candlesticks bouquet of flowers
| Materials: | Gilt bronze, Marble |
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| Era: | Napoléon III 1852 - 1870 (Second Empire) |
| Period: | XIXe siècle |
| Provenance: | French |
- Restored to original condition with original appearance.
- Perfect authenticity, without modification.
- Original gilding.
- Certificate of authenticity, invoice.
Height: 40 cm
Width: 26 cm
Description
Pair of flower bouquet candelabra, in gilt bronze and Carrara marble, dating from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Remarkable for its elegant floral composition and the richness of its materials, this ensemble combines finely chased gilt bronze with white Carrara marble with great refinement. Designed in the form of a luxuriant bouquet, particularly characteristic of the decorative taste of the Second Empire, these candelabra display a spectacular silhouette that is both precious, refined and remarkably light in appearance.
The composition develops from top to bottom around a spectacular floral bouquet in gilt bronze, composed of numerous branches, leaves, fully opened roses and flower buds, rendered with remarkable attention to detail. The branches unfold into an elegant radiating composition and terminate in several bobeches shaped as corollas and flower vases, designed to hold candles. The bouquet emerges from a richly decorated basket adorned with flowers, foliage and fruit, itself set upon an architectural gilt-bronze collar. This supports a substantial ovoid vase in white Carrara marble, entirely mounted with gilt bronze. The upper section is enhanced with beaded mouldings, guilloché friezes and moulded bands. Four finely chased ram heads in gilt bronze rhythmically decorate the body of the vase and serve as supports for sumptuous garlands of roses, foliage and trailing flowers. The vase rests upon an elegant tripod structure, formed by three curved legs richly decorated with vegetal motifs, acanthus leaves and stylised foliage. At the centre of the support is a prominent foliage and pine-cone motif. The whole composition stands upon a circular finely chased gilt-bronze terrace, itself set on a remarkable circular Carrara marble base. Its perimeter is adorned with a delicate continuous frieze of flowers and leafy branches in gilt bronze, complemented by an elegant twisted beaded border. Three small gilt-bronze feet decorated with gadroons and beads complete this highly sophisticated composition.
Through its authenticity, remarkable quality of execution and harmonious composition, this pair of candelabra represents a particularly desirable piece for its decorative character and artistic interest. The delicacy of the chasing, the naturalistic modelling of the flowers and foliage, the sculptural presence of the ram heads and the quality of the Carrara marble all testify to the care devoted to its creation. The flower bouquet design, combined with such an elaborate tripod structure, gives the ensemble an exceptional personality and remarkable decorative presence. A highly charming ensemble, perfectly representative of the sumptuous taste of the Second Empire, destined to become a centrepiece in an elegant interior or an outstanding addition to a collection of nineteenth-century decorative arts.
Questions
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Our items mainly stem from the inheritance of objects, preciously looked after over numerous generations. There is a stringent selection process for each object ensuring perfect authenticity and the optimal amount of gilding
We do not use the term “Restoration”, which implies a significant transformation or major repair that modifies an object’s authenticity or original appearance. Each object is completely dismantled, then thoroughly cleaned part by part; our cleaning technique restores shine without adversely affecting the gold. We then put the clock back together, returning all the various parts to their origin location, as well as all the nuts and screws. Subsequently, the item is inspected to ensure it is perfectly even, symmetrical, and smooth, etc.
The clock’s movement undergoes a complete overhaul; it is totally dismantled, cleaned and each individual part is polished. The duration of this procedure affects the shine: we prefer to obtain a brilliant shine, in keeping with the gilding of the object. To increase the strength and quality of the gears, we apply a very important procedure, known as bouchonnage, to correct for wear accumulated over years of operation, consisting in the placing cork of stoppers in any pivot holes that have become deformed by wear. After the clock has been completely reassembled, it is tested over a long period of time to ensure that the movement, as well as the hour and half-hour strikes, are operating correctly.
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Upon dispatch of your order, you will be sent a parcel tracking number by email.
Delivery anywhere in the world.
France: - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 5 business days - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 3 business days
Europe - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days - Decorative objects: 1 day preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days
Other countries - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery
Easily pay for your purchases using our highly protected bank card system with SSL certificate and 256 bit encryption, ensuring confidentiality when any information is transferred. On a web browser, the OVH SSL certificate activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock in the navigation bar. This shows that any transaction is encrypted and confidential, and that your website address has been authenticated.
You will receive—by email and a paper version—an explanatory document containing all the necessary instructions and recommendations for operating your clock. We also provide assistance over the phone to guide you through the start-up procedure. Of course, we will continue to be available—by both telephone and email—to answer any questions you may have. For calls in German or English, please make an appointment first via email, providing us with your telephone number, and the date and time you wish to contact us. Contact.
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