#6256 • $5,000+ Figural Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabrum, Napoleon III Style, 29″ H

Part of The Royal McLean Mansion Downsized: Property of a Princess · Furniture & Decor · Lalique · Rugs · Fine Art (live auction by Prime Auction Solutions)

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A tall and impressive French figural candelabrum in the Napoleon III / Louis XVI taste, modeled as a classically draped maiden in dark patinated bronze holding aloft a spreading gilt-bronze (ormolu) candelabrum of naturalistic lily and foliate branches issuing multiple candle nozzles with leaf-cast drip pans. The figure stands upon a white marble drum pedestal dressed with finely cast gilt-bronze acanthus, floral swag and beaded mounts, raised in turn on a stepped white marble plinth with gilt-bronze feet. The two-tone contrast of matte brown-patinated figure against brilliant gilt foliage is characteristic of the finest 19th-century French decorative bronzes. A grand mantel or console statement piece. Purchased at a prominent Georgetown antique gallery. Measures 12 × 6 × 29″.