Louis XVI French Gilt Marble Candelabras Urn, Set of 2

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A magnificent pair of french louis xvi style five-light candelabra, dating to the late 19th century beautifully crafted from richly … Read more A magnificent pair of french louis xvi style five-light candelabra, dating to the late 19th century beautifully crafted from richly figured rouge marble with finely cast gilt bronze ormolu mounts good size at over three feet tall - 99 cm bought from a dealer at marche biron at paris antiques markets the elegant classical urn-shaped bodies are mounted with scrolling foliate handles and stand upon turned marble socles above square bases with delicate ormolu feet and guilloche decoration each candelabrum is surmounted by an elaborate bouquet of finely chased ormolu branches, issuing acanthus leaves, flowers and scrolling foliage supporting five candle arms the warm gilt bronze contrasts beautifully with the deep rouge marble, creating an opulent yet refined decorative effect characteristic of the finest french decorative arts wonderfully proportioned and of excellent quality, this impressive pair would make a striking centrepiece on a mantelpiece, console table or sideboard, bringing classical elegance to both traditional and contemporary interiors a superb example of french louis xvi revival craftsmanship, combining luxurious materials with exceptional casting and chasing throughout offered in great shape dimensions in inches (cm) width x depth x height 17 (43) x 17 (43) x 39 (99) See less