Candleholder (2) - Bronze - Candlestick set

A pair of richly decorated bronze candlesticks – first half of the 20th century – floral reliefs and baluster form

A particularly decorative pair of bronze candlesticks from the first half of the 20th century, executed in a classical, historicizing style with rich relief work. The two pieces clearly form a matching pair and have a stately, symmetrical appearance.

The candlesticks are built from multiple profiled and baluster-shaped sections. The foot, the shaft, and the candlestick holders are adorned with stylized foliage motifs, palmettes, and floral ornaments. Especially noticeable is the broad, fluted base: here several relief zones are combined with finely pointed backgrounds and darker patinated levels, giving the ornament extra depth.

This type of richly decorated candlesticks aligns with the historicizing production from the early 20th century, in which motifs from Baroque, Rococo, and Empire were reapplied. Similar early 20th-century brass and bronze candlesticks are described as having baluster stems, acanthus and leaf ornaments, and broad decorative feet.

The warm golden-bronze color combined with the dark patina in the deeper areas emphasizes the relief and gives the candlesticks a beautiful aged look. They are suitable for tall dinner candles and look particularly good on a mantelpiece, sideboard, dining table, or as a symmetrical pair in a classical interior.

Characteristics:

* matching pair of candlesticks
* first half of the 20th century
* bronze / bronze-colored copper alloy
* rich floral and foliate relief decoration
* baluster-shaped, profiled stem
* broad, fluted base
* decorative candle holders with floral ornamentation
* warm gold-toned patina with darker accents
* classical historicizing design
* suitable for standard dinner candles

The candlesticks are in good used condition, appropriate for their age. There are normal signs of use and aging, including light scratches, patina, discoloration, and wear around the candle holders. See the photos for an accurate impression of the condition; these are an integral part of the description.

Exact maker and country of origin have not been determined. The design fits stylistically well within European historicizing production from circa 1900–1940. Comparable candlesticks from that period combine classical baluster stems with acanthus and leaf motifs, but based on style alone no specific manufacturer can be identified.

An elegant and decorative pair with a lot of presence, ideal for lovers of antique lighting, bronze interior decoration, and classical ornamentation.

Dimensions
Height 23.5 cm
Foot diameter 12 cm

Photos give a clear sense of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos are AI-generated and serve solely as illustrations of the object in a living environment.

The lot will be well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transportation. Only shipped within the postal EU. Pickup is only possible if the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.

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