Candelabrum - Bronze - Costumbrists

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This pair of rustic bronze candelabra features two figures with a popular bearing, modeled with a narrative charm very characteristic of transitional decorative sculpture between the 19th and 20th centuries. Each character holds the candlestick with a firm, almost ceremonial gesture, while adopting a slightly theatrical posture that emphasizes the anecdotal nature of the scene. The bodies, dressed in traditional attire, show meticulous details in the folds of the skirts, vests, and adornments, worked with a precision that reveals the hand of a workshop accustomed to combining functionality and sculptural expression.

The bronze, with a warm, even patina, enhances the volumes and adds depth to the reliefs, especially on the bases, where a vegetal and floral ornamentation unfolds that frames the figures with a late, almost Rococo air reinterpreted from a more popular sensibility. The open feet and solid structure of each piece give them stability and presence, while the upper part, intended to support the candle, maintains design continuity with crafted edges and an elegant profile.

The ensemble conveys that taste for the picturesque and the everyday that characterized many decorative objects of the era, where the human figure became both a light support and, at the same time, an artistic motif. They are pieces that combine craftsmanship, narrative, and timeless charm, capable of bringing warmth and personality to any space.

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This pair of rustic bronze candelabra features two figures with a popular bearing, modeled with a narrative charm very characteristic of transitional decorative sculpture between the 19th and 20th centuries. Each character holds the candlestick with a firm, almost ceremonial gesture, while adopting a slightly theatrical posture that emphasizes the anecdotal nature of the scene. The bodies, dressed in traditional attire, show meticulous details in the folds of the skirts, vests, and adornments, worked with a precision that reveals the hand of a workshop accustomed to combining functionality and sculptural expression.

The bronze, with a warm, even patina, enhances the volumes and adds depth to the reliefs, especially on the bases, where a vegetal and floral ornamentation unfolds that frames the figures with a late, almost Rococo air reinterpreted from a more popular sensibility. The open feet and solid structure of each piece give them stability and presence, while the upper part, intended to support the candle, maintains design continuity with crafted edges and an elegant profile.

The ensemble conveys that taste for the picturesque and the everyday that characterized many decorative objects of the era, where the human figure became both a light support and, at the same time, an artistic motif. They are pieces that combine craftsmanship, narrative, and timeless charm, capable of bringing warmth and personality to any space.

Certified shipping and careful packaging.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Costumbrists
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
27 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
SpainVerified
2842
Objects sold
90.4%
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