Antique Pair of French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Empire Candlesticks Egyptian Figures

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A fine pair of stylish and imposing French ormolu and patinated bronze single light Empire style candlesticks modelled to depict … more A fine pair of stylish and imposing French ormolu and patinated bronze single light Empire style candlesticks modelled to depict two identical full-length Egyptian female figures in traditional attire of outstanding quality, early 19th century, possibly Regency Period.

Each figure below a leaf canopy and reeded rimmed candleholder. The figures are standing firmly on an ormolu socle ending on a circular spreading plain platform base.

Condition: Good untouched condition with nice patination, some light staining to ormolu areas. Fully loaded inside which gives good firm standing weight. Later green baise has been added.

Height: (of entire as image one) 9” (22.5cm). Width: (at base) 3" (7.5cm). Diameter: (at base) 3” (7.5cm).

Location: Dublin City, Ireland.

Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller in-house.

Condition: Superb condition complete with original firm fitting drip pans. Professionally re-gold plated and bronze patinated.

Note: Interest in the art of Ancient Egypt began to take root following Napoleon I's invasion of Egypt at the end of the 18th century. It is for this reason that the so-called Egyptian Revival style in the decorative arts is often seen as an offshoot of the so-called Empire style, the dominant decorative style in the age of Napoleon.

Nice Pair French Candlesticks of compact proportions in lovely untouched condition. less