CA0262 Very decorative Louis XVI style Cupid candlesticks

Attractive and rare pair of Louis XVI style early 19th century French marble, patinated and gilt bronze figural cupid candlesticks. Elegant classically inspired white marble and gilt bronze ormolu mounted column bases surmounted by deep dark almost black patinated bronze figures of Cupid holding representations of love - a bow and arrow, and a victor's wreath and butterfly. Beautifully cast candle cups with vine and floral decoration. French, circa 1820.

H 19.5cm x W 7.5cm x D 9cm