London Torchères

This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be attributed to one of the 19th century masters, such as Deniere or Barbedienne. Each torchere is formed of a fluted veined marble column set...

These candelabra are magnificent works of sculpture, as well as lights. They are statement pieces which measure an impressive 1.35m (53 inches) in height. The candelabra will add spl...

Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin, the famous French sculptor, designed these exquisite bronze figural torchères in circa 1880. Guillemin was an accomplished artist, who regularly exhibited at the Salon in Paris from the 1870s-1890s. Indeed, Guillemin showcased the original models for these candelabra at the Salon of 1872 to great acclaim. Guillemin’s designs were realised in bronze by the famous metalworker and foundry owner, Ferdinand Barbedienne. The Barbedienne factory was of the leading producers of artistic bronzes in the 19th century. The firm enjoyed great success, winning multiple awards at the major International Exhibitions of the period. The torchères are signed, ‘Ele Guillemin’ and stamped, ‘F. Barbedienne. Fondeur’, with an ‘A. Collas’ reduction stamp. Described in Barbedienne’s catalogue of 1886 as ‘Deux Femmes, Indienne et Persane’, these torchères take the form of an Indian and Persian woman. Each figure holds a five-light candelabrum above her head, composed of scrolled branches, wide gadrooned drip-pans, and foliate urn-shaped capitals. The Persian woman wears loose trousers, with a small top and short jacket. The Indian woman is dressed in a knotted skirt...

Hallmarked in London in 1756 by John Priest, this charming pair of George II period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the 'Four Shell' design, and feature removable nozzl...

Impressive Louis XVI style torchere bases with up lighters. Beautifully hand-carved and gilded by hand using traditional methods in an antique finish.

A MAGNIFICENT AND MASSIVE PAIR OF ROMAN STATUARY MARBLE AND TUSCAN ALABASTER TORCHERES, CIRCA 1800. Each with a six-light tazza form candelabrum at...

A beautifully proportioned, Art Nouveau character piece. Mellow lustrous patina, solid and heavy construction. From the Alsace region of France.

Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century An imposing oak floor-standing pricket candle holder, likely Continental, early 20th century. Hand-carved with a...