Candleholder (2) - Brass - IGNATIUS TASCHNER
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Two brass Art Nouveau Jugendstil table candlesticks from Dresden, designed by Ignatius Taschner, dating to 1910–1913, each 11 cm high with a 10.7 cm diameter, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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Pair of notable Art Nouveau table lamps
Designer: Ignatius Taschner (1871–1913)
Manufacture: Dresdner Kunstgewerbe Böhme & Hennen, Dresden
Dating: 1910–1913
- each height 11 cm, Ø 10.7 cm
- brass, drawn, cast and polished
- architecturally strictly articulated, sculptural construction from the late productive period of the well-known sculptor Ignatius Taschner
- above the base a faceted honeycomb relief rises a conically tapering shaft composed of stacked horizontal annular rings
- the upper end is formed by a wide, octagonal drip pan with a central cylindrical candle socket
- finely martellated surface in the classical hammer‑strike decor
- original screw connection via a central threaded rod with a hex nut on the footplate reinforced by a cross relief pattern
- multiple marks; each with the stamped workshop mark (Marabu in a triangle, “EINGTR. SCHUTZM.”) as well as the pattern protection stamp “GES. GESCH.” on the underside of the base and hidden on the underside of the candle plate
- excellent, collectible condition with minimal, age-appropriate cleaning and signs of use; no deformations or deep scratches
Pair of notable Art Nouveau table lamps
Designer: Ignatius Taschner (1871–1913)
Manufacture: Dresdner Kunstgewerbe Böhme & Hennen, Dresden
Dating: 1910–1913
- each height 11 cm, Ø 10.7 cm
- brass, drawn, cast and polished
- architecturally strictly articulated, sculptural construction from the late productive period of the well-known sculptor Ignatius Taschner
- above the base a faceted honeycomb relief rises a conically tapering shaft composed of stacked horizontal annular rings
- the upper end is formed by a wide, octagonal drip pan with a central cylindrical candle socket
- finely martellated surface in the classical hammer‑strike decor
- original screw connection via a central threaded rod with a hex nut on the footplate reinforced by a cross relief pattern
- multiple marks; each with the stamped workshop mark (Marabu in a triangle, “EINGTR. SCHUTZM.”) as well as the pattern protection stamp “GES. GESCH.” on the underside of the base and hidden on the underside of the candle plate
- excellent, collectible condition with minimal, age-appropriate cleaning and signs of use; no deformations or deep scratches
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Specific region of origin
Dresden
Title additional information
IGNATIUS TASCHNER
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Brass
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
11 cm
Width
10.7 cm
Depth
10.7 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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