Four-Light Ornate Cast Metal Candelabra
Antique & Vintage Decorative Arts

Four-Light Ornate Cast Metal Candelabra

This is a large, four-light candelabra featuring a highly decorative Rococo-revival or Baroque-inspired aesthetic. It is constructed from a heavy cast metal, likely brass or bronze given the green verdigris oxidation present. The piece stands on a wide, lobed, ornate base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The central shaft supports four candle cups, each seated atop stylized floral petal drip pans. The arms are intricately scrolled with foliate carvings and sweeping curves. A significant green patina covers much of the lower base and recessed areas of the carvings, suggesting prolonged exposure to moisture or outdoor storage. The metal displays several colors ranging from a dull brownish-gold to vibrant turquoise oxidation. Structurally, the arms appear integrated into a central hub, though there is visible surface wear, caked dirt, and pitting throughout the metal. No specific maker's marks are visible in the photograph, but the heavy casting and traditional scrollwork suggest a mid-20th-century reproduction of an earlier 18th or 19th-century European style. The craftsmanship shows attention to relief detail in the leaves and scrolls, though the current condition is weathered and would require professional cleaning to restore the original metallic luster.

Estimated Value

$150 - $250

Basic Information

Category

Antique & Vintage Decorative Arts

Appraised On

April 17, 2026

Estimated Value

$150 - $250

Item Description

This is a large, four-light candelabra featuring a highly decorative Rococo-revival or Baroque-inspired aesthetic. It is constructed from a heavy cast metal, likely brass or bronze given the green verdigris oxidation present. The piece stands on a wide, lobed, ornate base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The central shaft supports four candle cups, each seated atop stylized floral petal drip pans. The arms are intricately scrolled with foliate carvings and sweeping curves. A significant green patina covers much of the lower base and recessed areas of the carvings, suggesting prolonged exposure to moisture or outdoor storage. The metal displays several colors ranging from a dull brownish-gold to vibrant turquoise oxidation. Structurally, the arms appear integrated into a central hub, though there is visible surface wear, caked dirt, and pitting throughout the metal. No specific maker's marks are visible in the photograph, but the heavy casting and traditional scrollwork suggest a mid-20th-century reproduction of an earlier 18th or 19th-century European style. The craftsmanship shows attention to relief detail in the leaves and scrolls, though the current condition is weathered and would require professional cleaning to restore the original metallic luster.

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