Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

Pair of Palace Size First Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Rabiat, 1805

About the Item

An exceptional pair of palace size gilt and patinated bronze Rouge Griotte marble candelabra by Claude-Francois Rabiat, circa 1805. Each with a classically draped figure of Winged Victory, the Goddess Nike, holding foliate form candelabra with flame and butterfly wing motif, standing upon a stepped bronze mounted Rouge Griotte marble base. Condition: Original patina and gilding with consistent wear commensurate with age, the bronze elements in excellent condition. A very small abraision to the marble base and a minute area of professional, nearly undetectable restoration to corner of marble base. These candelabra were fitted for electricity at one point and can easily be electrified if desired. The underside of each of the bases signed Rabiat. A nearly identical pair of Rabiat candelabra was sold at Christie's Important French and Continental Furniture, Works of Art, May 2002, lot 471. The Christie's example with patinated bronze bases, Rouge Griotte marble in the present pair, a more luxurious variant. References: Claude-Frangois Rabiat (d. 1815), was apprenticed to Etienne Vignerelle in 1769 and established as maître in 1778. He regularly provided a variety of clocks and candelabra to other accomplished bronziers and horlogers including Thomire, Feuchère and Claude Galle. An example of this practice is firmly established through a documented pair of identical candelabra delivered on 23 December 1809 by the bronzier Claude Galle for the Boudoir of the Petit Trianon at Versailles. The inventory states Une Paire de Candélabras figures aillées, bronzées, sur une demi boule à feuilles, quatre branches tete de zéphir dorés en or mat. Prix demandé 600F. Règalé 590F.. These Petit Trianon candelabra are illustrated in D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le Grand Trianon, p.35, and H. Ottomeyer, P. Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, Band II, p.705, fig.21. Further information on Rabiat can be found in D. Ledous-Lebard, 'Rabiat', L'Estampille/L'Objet d'Art, April 1991, p. 91. - Christie's, 21 May 2002 lot 471 A pair of wall-lights signed Rabiat is at Fontainebleau (see Musee National du Chateau de Fontainebleau, Catalogue des Collections de Mobilier, vol.1, Pendules et bronzes d'Ameublement entres sous le Premier Empire, p. 149, cat. 127). - referenced in a 1stDibs listing of a sold single large Rabiar candelebra.
  • Creator:
    Claude François Rabiat (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1805
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: These candelabra were wired for electricity. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5828225019102
More From This SellerView All
  • Pair Charles X Empire Period Gilt, Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps, circa 1830
    Located in New York, NY
    Fine quality pair of Charles X period gilt and patinated bronze candelabra lamps. Each having a central hand chiselled gilt bronze ca...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Pair Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candelabra
    Located in New York, NY
    A fine pair of antique French 19th century Louis XV style five light gilt bronze candelabra Condition: very good, original gilding with wear commensurate with age. These candelabra...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

    Materials

    Bronze

  • 18th Century Neoclassical Dore and Patinated Bronze Two Light Putti Candelabra
    Located in New York, NY
    Fine pair of Dore and patinated bronze figural putti 18th century two light candelabra on original Saint Anne marble plinths. Each individually modelled as ...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Candelabras

    Materials

    Marble, Bronze

  • Pair Antique Renaissance Style Bronze Candleholders Manner of Edward F. Caldwell
    By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
    Located in New York, NY
    Fine pair of Renaissance style patinated bronze candle holders in the manner of Edward F. Caldwell, late 19th century. Original medium brown patina with beautiful age appropriate sheen, excellent details. The capitals decorated with urn and foliate motifs, the stem knobed with rosette border and stylized scrolled elements, circular base with bold foliage, garlands and textured background on three wide scrolled feet. Edward F. Caldwell & Co was established in 1895 in New York City at 31 East 17th Street and quickly became one of the premier designers and manufacturers of fine lighting and decorative objects. Their commissions included J.P. Morgan's residence, Saint Patrick...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Candlesticks

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps
    Located in New York, NY
    Classical Empire gilt and patinated bronze lamps depicting beautiful maidens in flowing Grecian garb, balancing fine gilt bronze candle holders on their heads and standing on dark gr...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

    Materials

    Slate, Bronze

  • Fine Pair French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Three Light Sconces
    Located in New York, NY
    Superb pair of antique French Empire period gilt bronze figural three light sconces Circa 1830 Striking figural sconces originally created for use with oil, now electified. This beau...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

    Materials

    Bronze

You May Also Like
  • Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras
    Located in New York, NY
    An important pair of Russian Empire Figural patinated and Dore Bronze six-light candelabras with maidens and putties with verde antico marble bases. Eac...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Candle Holders

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Pair of Superb Antique Italian Neoclassical Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras
    Located in New York, NY
    A pair of superb antique Italian empire neoclassical gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural candelabra lamps with royal markings, 19th century. Measure: Overall height 38.50”.
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Table Lamps

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Pair of French Empire Bronze Candelabra
    By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
    Located in West Palm Beach, FL
    Pair of French Empire bronze candelabra, sleek and sophisticated in design, each one fitted with three lights, fire gilt details, raised on an...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabras
    Located in New York, NY
    Pair of period Empire French early 19 century gilt bronze candelabras.
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Two-Tone Figural Candelabra
    Located in New York, NY
    Pair of very fine quality 19 century French Grand Tour two-tone bronze neoclassical figural candelabra on Italian Siena marble bases.
    Category

    Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Candelabras

    Materials

    Marble, Bronze

  • Pair of Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Ten-Light Candelabra
    Located in New York, NY
    A magnificent pair of Empire ormolu and patinated bronze figural ten-light candelabra Date: 19th century Origin: French Size: 40 inches high.
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

    Materials

    Bronze, Ormolu

Recently Viewed

View All