Charles Christofle & Cie. 19th century A fine pair of French Japonisme gilt and patinated bronze and enamel five light candelabra France, made circa 1872, after a design by Émile-Alphonse Rieber

each signed CHRISTOFLE & C^IE and finely decorated with May Lily and Wisteria blossoms

Two candle arms are detached but present and need to be tightened back with a screw from the inside; no losses to enamels but with wear to gilt highlights in places, mostly around the base and the top of handles.
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The present model candelabra recorded in the Christofle archives under number 4188 were originally accompanied by a small jardinière centerpiece, number 4187, and this three piece garniture model was exhibited at the Chicago Universal Exhibition of 1893.

Sotheby's is grateful to Anne Gros, director of the Christofle Museum and Archives for this information.