Handheld candlestick in bronze and polychrome enamels.

Elegant hand-held candlestick in bronze and polychrome enamels, featuring a rich floral decoration inspired by the East. The circular basin is entirely adorned with an enameled decoration in particularly bright colors: turquoise blue, cobalt blue, red, green, and yellow, organized in floral and leafy patterns within geometric reserves. At the center stands a tall binet also enameled, echoing the same decorative repertoire. The side handle in bronze, pierced and finished with a trilobed motif, allows for easy transport of the candlestick. The reverse, left in bronze, shows an old patina with some signs of oxidation, visible in the photographs. A beautiful decorative object, remarkable for the finesse of its enamel work and the intensity of its colors. Material: bronze and polychrome enamels. Decoration: flowers and scrolls inspired by the East. Probable period: late 19th century. Condition: generally good, with wear and signs of oxidation consistent with age. Signed Barbedienne.