Pair of 2-light Louis XIV candelabras in silver-plated metal from Christofle Dupérier, 20th century
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Pair of Louis XIV style two-light candelabra, in finely chiseled silver-plated metal decorated with plant arabesques and character masks on the shaft, foot with cut sides, by Maison Christofle* Dupérier model after the famous goldsmith Louis Dupérier (18th century), from the 20th century.
These candelabras are in very good condition and are of very good quality.
The Dupérier collection was published by Christofle in 1982. It was inspired by a piece made by Louis Dupérier, to whom it owes its name. Received as a master in 1706, this goldsmith from the beginning of the 18th century is a testament to the Louis XIV style. (See Christofle website). A pair of candlesticks of this model is kept at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
Please note: slight wear and tear, see photos.
is a French goldsmith brand, founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle. Its master goldsmith hallmarks were registered in 1845, the date of the first "silver plated goldsmith" factory. At the end of the 19th century, Christofle began producing silver plated objects. In 1851, Emperor Napoleon III ordered all the official dinner services of the Empire from Christofle. From the second half of the 19th century, Christofle also became the supplier of ministries, embassies, parliaments around the world, but also of luxury hotels, shipping and railway companies, both French and foreign.