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A pair of two-light candlesticks in chased and gilded bronze and polychrome metal, depicting branches adorned with porcelain flowers and sheltering a seated Barbary macaque in blue porcelain. The set rests on an openwork rocaille base decorated with palm fronds and small flowers.
Due to their prestige, the first porcelains from China were set in finely crafted mounts to enhance and protect them. This practice experienced a revival during the reign of Louis XV. At that time, Chinese and Japanese porcelains arrived by the thousands in the ports of the European East India Companies. The merchants, the only ones authorized to sell goods from the Orient, exercised their right and no longer simply set the fragile porcelains in silver or vermeil, but incorporated them into fanciful compositions combining bronze and European porcelain flowers to create candelabras, writing desks, etc.
18th century.
(Some flowers are made of 19th-century Meissen porcelain)
Used condition
H. 18 x W. 20 cm
Ref: 22QTUXDR4H
| Condition | As is |
| Style | Louis XV style (Candle holders, Candlesticks of Louis XV style Style) |
| Period | 18th century (Candle holders, Candlesticks 18th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 78 000, Versailles, France |
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