A fine pair of french first Empire gilt-bronze and malachite six light candelabras Paris, circa 1810

modeled with the figure of Victory, raised on a malachite columnar base applied with quivers joined by floral garlands, raising aloft a flower and fruit-filled vase issuing five candle branches.

Overall in fair condition. This lot has been pierced for electricity. One candelabrum shows repair to the branches where it is joined with the flower filled vase. One can see some new soldering points, which have been poorly made. From the same candelabrum, four branches are slightly loose. The figures are very well cast and in keeping with first empire manufacture. The second candelabrum also shows soldering points to branches, where it is joined with the vase. There is a loss of malachite to the vase of approx. 1/4" square. One can see dirt to crevices of bronze that can be cleaned. Wear to gilt bronze, with tarnishing of branches and nozzles.
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The present candelabra derives from a design by Charles Percier illustrated in Ottomeyer, Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, Vol. I, p. 328, fig. 5.2.1. The figure of Victory was one of a number of projects proposed for the bedroom of Josephine Bonaparte at the Château de Saint Cloud. A number of comparable examples, including some by Thomire are illustrated, Ottomeyer, op.cit. pp. 328-335. Interestingly, here one might appreciate the rare design of the standing Victory with crossed legs.