Pair of 20th century Italian wrought iron candelabra, with a warm beautiful mecca silver-leaf finish, two floral and foliate three-light table lamps, set on shaped wooden bases with green faux marble finish. Both artworks are fully handmade, featuring three leafy motif arms ending with three E14 light bulbs, rewired for European standard and working with three Edison 14 light bulbs. they are in good condition, only the wooden bases show some painting retouches. Italian provenance, they come from a private collection of Milan and date back to circa 1960. Measures: Height 70 cm x 26.

A  stunning pair of Empire four-light gilt bronze figural candelabra, of French origin,  dating back to 1810 circa. Extraordinary high-quality casting, chasing, engraving and mercury gilding.

Each flambeau has four curved branches  decorated with floral patterns, ending with palm leaves and wax cups or bobéches are flower-shaped. Candle holders issuing from a torch, held by putti   balancing on a round globe. Both cherubs have a  perfect anatomy, with  curled hair and a spectacular chiseled  plumage wings. The candelabra are mounted on a stepped square base measuring 13 x 13 centimeters .

In overall excellent condition, with the exception of old restorations on a garland, an index finger and a leaf top missing.

They come from a luxury villa at Como Lake..

We have disassembled both works for cleaning  and  each item consists of 38 pieces and a globe  edge   is engraved with monogram M.B, may be initials of  the artisan maker.

Each piece is characterized by  a superb casting, chasing, engraving and mercury gilding and must be made by a great French fondeur-ciseleur of Empire period.