French Empire bronzes of splendid quality. The reason French Empire set the bar high for all others. Louis Valentin Elias Roberts ( France 1821-1874). French Empire bronze caryatid figures of classical women in a tunic, mounted to black paneled high marble stands. Top quality Empire bronze with two color marble bases, very weighty approx. 35 pounds each, originally with candelabra tops, later with electrification through the baskets. Signed by Roberts around the base of the bronze. designed as a pair of left and right postures The measurements are 22.25" tall and 7" by 7"