ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH PAIR OF CANDELABRA BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE c.1870
Antique 19th Century French pair of bronze and marble candelabras. These exceptional candelabras are by the renowned metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne, made from rouge griotte marble and and applied with ormolu bronze. Each candelabrum standing on a carved marble plinth base which is raised on gilt bronze supporting scroll feet, supporting the vase shaped body of the candelabra.
Reference Number: E9039
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French pair of bronze and marble candelabras. These exceptional candelabras are by the renowned metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne, made from rouge griotte marble and and applied with ormolu bronze. Each candelabrum standing on a carved marble plinth base which is raised on gilt bronze supporting scroll feet, supporting the vase shaped body of the candelabra.
The vase shaped body is cast in a low relief depicting continuous mythical scenes with Greek goddesses, with two grotesque masks hung with laurel garlands above a frieze. The top of the body mounted with five light branches, each crafted from gilt bronze and adorned with scrolling foliate. The bronze is signed ‘F. Barbedienne’ (Ferdinand Barbedienne, 6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892)
Please note that this item is located at our warehouse in Miami, Florida and will be shipped from there.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 56cm
Width: 24cm
Depth: 24cm