An Fine Quality Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Five-Light Candelabras in Victory-Form

Fine quality pair of patinated and gilt bronze Empire candelabras; the central atop a flame support and the surrounding four on Napoleonic eagle-head arms, all above a figural caryatid column depicting Nike or Winged Victory, her foot upon an orb bearing a heraldic griffin segreant, itself atop an octagonal base with applied eagles, torches, and classical draped women; in the manner of Claude Galle or Pierre-Philippe Thomire.

Date: Early 19th century
Origin: French
Dimension: 29 1/4 inches high x 8 inches wide