In the manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire (1751-1843): A pair of Empire style gilt and patinated bronze seven light candelabra, 19th/20th C.

H 80 cm

The fine candelabra carried by the allegorical Victory and with marble bases.

This type of candelabra was designed by Charles Percier (1764–1838) for the boudoir of Empress Josephine at the Château de Saint-Cloud, where they were identified in the 1805 and 1807 inventories. The most famous versions are executed by the world famous French sculptor and bronzier Pierre Phillippe Thomiere and are nowadays part of the collection of the Met (Accession number: 26.256.2, .3, link)

Condition: (UV-checked)

- The mounts with the normal wear, tear and traces of use.

- The marble bases with a few cracks, hairlines, minor chips and very minor restoration.

- The candelabra consist of several parts (not one piece).

- The allegorical Victory in a copper alloy.