A pair of rare bronze candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne, exhibited at the 1885 World Exhibition in Antwerp
Key facts
- Production time
- 1885
- Country of manufacture
- France
- Brand
- Barbedienne
- World Exhibition
- 1885 in Antwerp
- Height
- 34 cm
Description
The slender, tall candlesticks stand on square bases; some are silver-plated and others gilded. Both are marked on the base as follows: F. Barbedienne Paris G Sedin INV. 1869 D. ATLarge Ft. The underside of both is marked: Exposition D'Antwerpen 1885. DD The gilding is partly worn away, allowing the copper layer to show through.