Pair of Early 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Early 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks19th Century French Ormolu Candlesticks with Antinous Figures in Egyptian Revival Style on Turquin Blue Marble Bases. Circa 1810. Why we like them This exquisite pair of 19th century French ormolu candlesticks is a fine example of the period's fascination with Egyptian Revival style, drawing from both ancient and neoclassical influences. Each candlestick is finely crafted from gilded bronze and mounted on a solid Turquin Blue marble base. Turquin Blue

000 parts to build each model

Diameter: 7 in / 18 cm

that was exhibited in Treasures from Kent Houses

such as thrones

Adolphe Mathis

after Giles Grendey’s Lazcano suite

lot 218 (£40

in red porphyry and Siena marble

A very rare and quirky chair with an equally remarkable pedigree

giallo di Siena

including Arne Jacobsen

With its rounded seat and five-leg pattern