Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Cherub and Acanthus Leaves

By French Antiques | Published: August 13, 2010

Item Number: 6348

This exquisite French 19th century Napoleon III chandelier features an intense and beautiful bronze d’ore. The piece is adorned with acanthus leaves; note the movement on the arms, growing to the top, and the flower bulb like candle cups. Lastly, a bronze d’ore cherub is seen in the center holding a sickle, a symbol of bounty in harvest.

Price: $47,500 discounted from $60,000 view item

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Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze d’Ore Candelabras with Floriated Snuffers

By French Antiques | Published: November 9, 2018

Item Number: 0622

This pair of French Napoleon III candelabras are made of beautiful bronze d’ore and date back to the early 19th century. The pieces feature five candle holders each with a detailed bronze d’ore dripper and candle cup. The pair has a Regence influence as the base of each features a cherub face, and is finished with scroll feet. Acanthus leaves, garlands, and floriated details are found throughout, including the floriated snuffers which can be used in the center candle cup of each as pictured. 27" tall x 15" diameter; base: 7 1/2" wide x 5 1/2" deep

Price: $8,500 view item

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Pair of 18th Century Nine Branch Candelabra with the Mark of Meissen

By French Antiques | Published: July 27, 2010

Item Number: 0564

Showcasing a magnificent pair of 18th century Meissen porcelain nine branch candelabra with satyrs. Both satyrs are dancing and featured hoofed feet. One of them is playing the symbols while the other is seen glancing over to remark and enjoy the music. Candle cups and bobeches are seen in a floriate design, and the branches are encrusted with grapes as is the hair of each satyr. The pieces are fantastic in design, craftsmanship, and quality and feature the Meissen stamp at bottom.

Price: $9,500 pair discounted from $15,000 pair view item

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French 19th Century Bronze Candelabra with Champleve Insets

By French Antiques | Published: September 13, 2016

Item Number: 0201

This unusual pair of 19th century three branch candelabra is made of bronze and features Champleve insets. The French antique pair is flat-backed, made to be used against the wall, as on a mantel, and has bronze candle cups and bobeches of leaves. The champleve is gorgeous and features a light blue background with red, orange, and darker blue pattern work. The name comes from the French word for ‘raised field,’ and comes from an enameling process in which cells are etched into the surface of a metal object and filled with vitreous enamel then fired. Finally, the pair is adorned with acanthus leaves on the scroll stems.

Price: $5,500 view item

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French 19th Century Bronze d’Oré Candlelabra

By French Antiques | Published: September 14, 2016

Item Number: 0702

This grand pair of bronze d’oré candelabra features floriate candle cups, leaf bobeches, and arms in the classic Rococo style. The French antique pair dates back to the 19th century and sports a center stem & foot also decorated in a floriate manner and adorned with acanthus leaves.

Price: $8,000 pair view item

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