There is a particular richness to candlesticks worked in this much relief — acanthus leaves unfurling beneath a gadrooned drip pan, a fluted column narrowing toward a stepped, domed foot. Pieces built this way belong to the neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance revival that swept through 19th-century French interiors, when designers looked back to medieval and Renaissance ornament and reworked it in gilt bronze for candlelit drawing rooms. It carries the character of a château or well-appointed country house, the kind of pair that would sit naturally on a mantel or dining table in a room already leaning classical, romantic, or gathered around curiosities.
Each candlestick has a fluted column rising from a stepped, domed circular base, with acanthus-leaf detailing at the knop and a gadrooned drip pan beneath the candle cup. The gilt bronze carries its original aged patina, with visible traces of wear and oxidation consistent with genuine age.
This is offered as a matched pair of candlesticks.
Each item is carefully and professionally packed and fully insured for worldwide shipping. All applicable tariffs and import duties are included in the price, so you will not be charged any additional fees on delivery. Returns are accepted within 30 days.
DETAILS
Materials: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: 24.5 cm / 9.6 in high
Set: Pair, matched neo-Gothic/neo-Renaissance style
Period: 19th century
Condition: Good antique condition; original aged patina with visible wear and oxidation consistent with age
