A pair of Louis XVI-style candlesticksFrance, second half of the 18th century, probably ca. 1770–1790Cast bronze, chiseled, fire-gilded.An elegant pair of candlesticks with slender, fluted shafts resting on wide, circular bases. The rich relief decoration features stylized acanthus leaves, floral motifs, beaded ornaments, and profiled bands. At the top, the shafts are crowned with decorative...