Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks Attributed to the Workshop of Claude Galle, France, Dated 1799

Pair of ormolu candlesticks attributed to the workshop of Claude Galle, France, dated 1799. This rare model features slender, tapering stems adorned with elongated, stylized acanthus leaves and lion's paws at their lower sections. The broad circular bases are decorated with finely executed floral and foliate motifs, as well as continuous leaf friezes. The vase-shaped candle sockets feature geometric ornamentation, beaded and foliate bands, and circular drip pans. The candlesticks combine the restrained forms of French Neoclassicism with elaborate ornamental detailing. Age-related patina and signs of wear are present.