A pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks, probably Paris Empire, circa 1810

each with urn-shaped nozzle above addorsed female headed  tapering reeded and turned stem terminating in three pairs of feet, on circular foliate-cast and reeded foot, together with a pair of gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks with Egyptian headed stems, early 19th century

The original design for these candlesticks is shown on a drawing in the catalogue of an anonymous Parisian bronze manufacturer, circa 1810 (see Hans Ottomeyer / Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, München 1986, vol. I, p. 326, 5.1.7.)

In overall good condition with some minor dents, marks, scratches, wear to the gilding / patination. The larger pair with few minor casting flaws.
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