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Antique Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra.
Important pair of cast bronze and ormolu candelabra. Each of the classically dressed maidens stand on a raised dais above a rectangular Carrara marble column, holding a vessel with cascading fruits and four outstretched arms for candles.
The inverted panel on the front of each stand is decorated with an ormolu panel of cupid, the messenger of love, showing his strength by riding on the King of the Beasts. The whole is supported on a thick fossil granite Belgian marble base. A/F small chips. (Granite Belge) France circa 1790.
An almost identical pair can be viewed at Drottningholm Palace in Ehrenstrahal Salon. Sweden. The last two photographs are the candelabra in situ in the Swedish Palace, can you notice the small difference between them and mine?
Many of the fine bronzes were imported by Gustaf III in the 1780s and by Carl XIV Johan (Beradotte) after he become king in 1818, so it is believed they were purchased by either monarch.
Dimensions
Height 71cm Width 16cm Depth 15cmStock number
8063Open: Tuesday to Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm. Closed: Sundays and Mondays.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
