Spectacular pair of Charles X Empire period bronze candlesticks from 1820s France, representing the transitional style between Empire and Restoration design. These finely crafted pieces feature removable upper sections and the distinctive original movable wooden bases, allowing for display versatility. With their rich, natural patina and substantial weight (2.65 kg for the pair), these candlesticks embody the refined elegance of French early 19th-century metalwork in good antique condition.
DETAILS
· Period: Charles X Empire (1824-1830)
· Era: 1820s
· Origin: France
· Style: Empire/Restoration transitional
· Material: Bronze with wooden base
· Features: Removable upper parts, movable wooden bases
· Weight: 2650 grams (for the pair)
· Height: 35 cm with base (32.5 cm without)
· Condition: Good antique condition
· Sale: Price is for the pair
FRENCH EMPIRE METALWORK
The Charles X period (1824-1830) marked a transition from the strict Empire style to the more ornate Restoration aesthetic. These candlesticks capture this moment with their classical bronze forms enhanced by practical wooden bases—a characteristic of quality French lighting of the era.
COLLECTOR'S FRENCH ANTIQUES
Complete pairs of period bronze candlesticks with their original wooden bases are increasingly rare on the market. The Charles X attribution, substantial weight, and preserved movable bases make this set a significant acquisition for collectors of French Empire decorative arts.
Distributed by Mireille Boutique and personally chosen by Diego Casella.
SHIPPING
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