CA0192 Impressive pair of French Empire Revival candelabra

Rare, very impressive and highly decorative pair of large French Empire revival gilt and patinated bronze figural five light girondoles or candelabra after original designs attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Late 19th century examples. Classically inspired stepped plinth bases with typical Empire mounts surmounted by winged figural cherubs on spherical bases. The figures holding aloft floral wreaths with four foliate scrolled arms and a central elegantly decorated stem with five candle cups. Rare, great quality, very attractive seldom seen candelabra. France, circa 1880. 

H 68cm x W 22cm x D 20cm