Candelabrum Renaissance - 41 cm - Bronze - Soldiers of Charles V

This interesting pair of figurative bronze candlesticks, made in gilded bronze at the end of the 19th century, richly recreates the idealized image of Renaissance soldiers inspired by the era of Charles V. Conceived with a marked historicist taste, so characteristic of decorative manufactories in the last third of the 19th century, they combine the function of candlesticks with the sculptural presence of genuine collectible figures. Each soldier stands upright on a circular base richly decorated with acanthus leaves, scrollwork and classical-inspired vegetal motifs. The figure wears an elaborate parade armor, adorned with heraldic reliefs and engravings of great meticulousness. The cuirass is enriched with shields and Renaissance ornamentation, while the pauldrons, slashed sleeves and hose faithfully reproduce the courtly military attire of the 16th century. The modeling of the face, with a noble and serene expression, is complemented by an ornate headdress that reinforces the ceremonial character of the ensemble. The composition is articulated through the raised right arm, originally conceived as a support for the elements that held the candles, now absent. This circumstance offers a versatility especially attractive to today’s collector, allowing the pieces to be kept as standalone decorative sculptures or to complete the terminals with bobeches and candlesticks adapted to the taste of the future owner. Far from detracting from the ensemble’s interest, this absence enhances its sculptural character and highlights the quality of the casting and chiseling work. The warm golden patina of the bronze highlights the numerous details of the attire, the folds, the heraldic reliefs and the base decorations, creating plays of light that enrich the visual reading of the figures. For its quality of execution, its historicist appeal and its decorative versatility, this pair constitutes a magnificent example of late 19th-century French or Central European ornamental production, ideal for both classical interiors and eclectic spaces where decorative arts inspired by the splendor of the Renaissance are appreciated. Certified shipping and careful packaging.

Estimate:£167.9

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