Magnificent pair of Empire candelabra by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Very rare Pair of Empire Figural candelabra of exceptional artistic and craftsmanship quality, attributed to the renowned workshop of the French sculptor and bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843).

France, Paris, circa 1810, an opulent model of bronze figural six-light candelabra, very fine castings with precise and refined chasing, fire-gilt bronze, partially decorated with brown patination, the bodies of the candelabra are formed as  figures of winged women holding aloft in a raised hand a support for the candles, the figures stand on spherical bases, cylindrical socles adorned with relief portraits and applied ornament,  square base, height 90 cm.

Provenance: Important aristocratic collection.