French neoclassical style Greco-Roman mythology Bronze hand-held Poisson mythique embossed candlestick

French neoclassical style Greco-Roman mythology Bronze hand-held Poisson mythique embossed candlestick Neoclassicism is a retro movement that emerged in the 18th century. On the one hand, neoclassicism originated from the reflection on the complex art of the previous two generations, "Baroque" and "Rococo". On the other hand, it was based on revitalizing the graphic arts of ancient Greece and Rome. belief. Neoclassical artists deliberately imitated ancient art in terms of style and subject matter, and knew what they were imitating to express their own creative ideas. The design of this candlestick is based on the scene in the Bassin du Dragon combined with royal power. There are several Poisson mythique and fleur-de-lis decorations symbolizing the French royal power intertwined in the candlestick. The mythical creature Poisson mythique is engraved in the Bassin du Dragon in the Palace of Versailles. The Bassin du Dragon is a fountain in the Palace of Versailles. The scene description is related to the mythical sun god Apollo. Dimensions: Width 20x10cm, Height 10.5cm Year: About mid-19th century In good condition and in working order, the exterior has been maintained and the base retains the original historical Bronze cladding. Centuries-old antiques inevitably have traces of history, so buy them only if you can accept them.