We offer here the most incredible pair of bronze candlesticks- perhaps the finest we have ever come across, found in the town of Versailles, France. They are intricately decorated with bees, dragonflies ,butterflies - flowers and foliage all in high relief. They are crafted with fine attention to detail and by a highly skilled artisan.  They date from circa 1840-1860 - French Napoleon III - at this time there was a worldwide interest in entomology, nature, botany - hence these would be perfectly on trend for the period and the very height of 'de rigeur' They each have the original bobèche - which remove, They are absolutely as found- with a incredible aged, genuine patina - which we absolutely adore, but equally if the buyer wished to polish up - they would shine,as one can see the gilding peeping through in places. These truly are a spectacular pair. They are heavy and weigh 4 kilos/almost 9lbs combined - unpacked . Height -10.75"/27.5cms Diameter of base 6.5"/16.5cms Condition - Excellent antique condition- - verdigris present in small areas - we have left as found in original state  - Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us~  We will be posting the item from France