GILT BRONZE CANDELABRA, ALNUT COMBINED LETTER SCALES, LACQUERED COPPER AND SILVER COLOURED METAL DESK SUITE, LIGNUM POUNCE РОТ, BRONZE WALL PLAQUE
A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE CANDELABRA,
each with four foliate candle holders emanating from a central
sconce, supported on a bulbous
baluster applied with stork handles on a stylized lotus cast base
and slate plinth, third quarter 19th century.
A [...]

Antique TABLES AND STANDS About 1790-1850
Neo-classical, second phase: In late 1780s a more severe neo-classical (’Etruscan’) style emerges in France, continues after Revolution as Directoire, later becoming basis of Empire (1804-15) and Biedermeier (1815-48). Leading designers: Percier, Fontaine, Mesangere in Paris, Schinkel in Berlin. Leading makers: Jacob-Desmalter in Paris, Danhauser in Vienna.
Most important development, originating [...]