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Gustave Odiot – Pair of solid silver seven-light candelabra. Napoleon III
The contoured stems rest on a lobed base with a shaped outline, richly decorated in high relief with shells, scrolls, rocaille flourishes, acanthus leaves, small floral motifs, and asymmetrical cartouches.
Each baluster-shaped stem, featuring curved facets, is animated throughout by sinuous scrolls, leafy clasps, and low-relief rocaille cartouches. It extends into a central twisted knop from which springs a bouquet of six double-scroll arms—arranged around a central candle holder—creating a composition of remarkable airiness.
Each arm, with its contoured profile, is adorned with veined acanthus leaves, jagged scrolls, and scrolling foliage. The fixed drip pans, shaped like gadrooned corollas, rest on molded sockets decorated with foliage.
The entire piece—cast, chased, and hand-finished with a burin—exemplifies the revival of Louis XV taste during the Second Empire, characterized by perfect mastery of form, exquisite chasing, and deeply sculpted ornamentation.
This exceptional pair of candelabra stands as a remarkable testament to the excellence of Second Empire Parisian silversmithing. With its imposing dimensions, rich rocaille decoration, and the signature of one of France’s most prestigious firms, it is a collector's piece destined for the finest homes and for connoisseurs of great French table art.
Dimensions: Height: 51 cm – Span: 37 cm – Base diameter: 16 cm
Material: First-standard silver (950/1000 purity)
Weight: 8,130 grams
Hallmark: Minerva
Period: Napoleon III
Silversmith: Gustave Odiot
Origin: France/Paris
Delevery information :
DELIVERY: regarding the shipping, we can agree on a price including shipping and insurance
Only import taxes applicable in each country are payable by the consignee.
Packaging and transport monitoring are provided by professional carriers spezialised in works of art.
Transport takes place as follows:
1/ A descriptive invoice of the piece is sent to you by e-mail with the address of the carrier.
2/As soon as we have received the transfer of the full payment of the purchase , the shipping is launched and you are informed of the time of delivery.
3/Upon receipt of the package, you must check the condition of the piece and advice the carrier making the delivery to make use of insurance in case of any damage during the travel : without this process, the insurance can not be activated. Evidently, all our pieces always arrive in perfect condition but it is preferable to follow this approach.
