Pair of Altar Candlesticks 1862

This pair of altar candlesticks, created in 1862 by renowned French architect Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, are an example of his meticulous attention to detail and revivalist style. The candlesticks, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibit a Gothic influence with their ornate, three-legged bases and intricate carvings. The gold finish further emphasizes the candlesticks’ grandeur and their intended use in religious settings. This pair of candlesticks demonstrates Viollet-le-Duc's prolific work in both architecture and design, contributing to the wider movement of historicism in 19th-century art.