Pair of Figural Candelabras
French, early 19th century
Gilt bronze and marble
Height: 14-½ in
These finely cast gilt bronze candelabras depict playful putti supporting naturalistic candle arms, mounted atop richly veined green marble bases. The sculptural detail and luminous surfaces are characteristic of the French Empire and Restauration periods, when classical themes and refined materials dominated decorative arts.
Candelabras such as these served both functional and ornamental purposes in early 19th-century interiors, reflecting the taste for neoclassical opulence and technical artistry in metalwork.
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois.
