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Pair of 19th Century Rococo Ormolu & Griotte Marble Candelabra, Barbedienne

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A fine pair of French 19th century Rococo Revival style gilt bronze and Rouge Griotte marble six-light candelabra attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892) After a model by Claude Michel (French, 1738-1814) known as Clodion. The urn-shaped gilt and patinated bronze body depicting relief scenes of playful Putti below a pair of Mythological masks of Zeus and topped with a removable six-light ormolu candelabrum, all raised on a circular gilt bronze-mounted marble base, Paris, circa 1880. Measures: Height 28 1/4 inches (71.8 cm) Width 10 1/4 inches (26 cm) Depth 10 1/4 inches (26 cm).
  • Attributed to:
    Ferdinand Barbedienne (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Diameter: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Rococo Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880-1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful and impressive pair of candelabra in very good condition. Very minor age wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref: A20681stDibs: LU1796211581083
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