Monumental French Dor'e Napoleon III Malachite & Bronze Satyr Head Candelabra 4'

Description

A magnificent French Napoleon III style 24 gold-plated (dor'e) vase and candelabra with saytrée heads and floral themes by Eric Stepniewski. The exquisite malachite base contrasting beautifully with the floral and satirical gilded bronze theme is simply stunning. This is an absolutely decadent and imposing product in its presence and size.

Eric Stepniewski's adventure with bronze started in 1973 in Paris (France), he’s hometown, where he started to work as an antique dealer. After many years of managing his Gallery, he took over the famous galvanizing and antiques restoration company: Bettencourt.

In 1989, he’s decided to bring the company to a next level and moved to Poland, the country of his parents, to create his own collections using his favorite materials: gold, silver, malachite and lapis lazuli.

The most respected museums such as the Wilanow castle museum, the Royal Castle and the Archdiocese museum hired him to preserve their most precious pieces, allowing him to make replicas of chosen objects in exchange. In this way, and also by designing his own pieces, he collected an impressive collection.

Through the years, he became a well renowned curator. Amongst others, he's created pieces ordered by the government to the Presidential palace.

Condition

Very Good; patina / verdigris from use and age

Dimensions

22" x 22" x 48"h