Pair of Candlestick Lamps with Lion Feet and Green Pleated Shades Antique

Pair of Candlestick Lamps with Lion Feet and Green Pleated Shades AntiquePair of Candlestick Lamps with Lion Feet and Green Shades Vintage French or Italian neoclassical style candlestick lamps (likely mid 20th C) 1950s 70s Tripod design with ornate paw feet and acanthus scrolls inspired by 19th C Louis XVI and Empire styles Likely brass or spelter with gilt bronze finish Contemporary pleated silk or sating shades likely replacements Could have been originally candle holders that were electrified later

Webster & Brother 1865-1866

wife of Napoleon Bonaparte

Apron & Carving: Deeply carved with openwork floral and foliate motifs

Contemporary pleated silk or sating shades - likely replacements

Neoclassical symmetry and architectural lines

Backing pa appears to be recycled book or ecclesiastical Latin text

Very likely an idealized version of Josephine de Beauharnais

French Le Maire mother of pearl opera glasses with original leather carrying case from late 19th to early 20th c

the famous Italian engraver active in London

Yours appears to be hand-carved

Very likely depicts a younger version of Napoleon Bonaparte - resembles early depictions of him but more romanticized/stylized

central medallion and decorative detailing typical of late 19th/early 20th C revival pieces