Bronze Candelabras

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Daniel G, Jan 31, 2020.

  1. Daniel G

    Daniel G Well-Known Member

    I recently acquired this pair of bronze candelabras. Would appreciate the benefit of your thoughts regarding age and origin. I assume French and antique.

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  2. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Pretty sure that gold over bronze technique is called ormolu - might help in a search to find similar. I agree on antique - and likely French - other than that - I couldn't say.

    Oh, and... - they're beautiful!
     
  3. Daniel G

    Daniel G Well-Known Member

    Thanks Aaron. Ah yes....the mercury. I think they will look nice in our dining room!
     
  4. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    LOVELY !!! .. Very nice indeed ... Joy. :)
     
  5. Daniel G

    Daniel G Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Joy! Just picked them up within the hour.
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    A chubby little faun and nymph. Too sweet.

    Debora
     
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  7. Daniel G

    Daniel G Well-Known Member

    Thanks Debora. I found them to be quite adorable!
     
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  8. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    You can just send the baby satyr one here, where he would have lots of friends. :)

    Think modern repros would not be bolted together that way, so I'm also in the antique & French camp. Little putti & satyrs/fauns like this are often described as being 'after Clodion', who made them a specialty.
     
  9. Daniel G

    Daniel G Well-Known Member

    This is great info, bronwen. Thanks for educating me. $140 for the pair seemed reasonable to me. Not looking to make money but the price seemed reasonable for the aesthetic appeal.
     
  10. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    I would have had a hard time passing them up at that price.
     
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