Chamberstick - Bronze, brass - Candle holder in the shape of a woman.





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Historist two-flame wall sconce / candle holder with a female figure (Hermes/Karyatid)
Antique, two-flame wall arm candle holder. The central figural depiction shows a caryatid-like woman figure in dark bronze appearance, flanked by two gilded, curved candle arms with floral motifs (acanthus/lily shapes) and chalice nozzles.
Manufacturer: Unknown (no visible maker's mark detectable)
Origin: France or Germany / Central Europe
Year of appearance: approx. 1880–1910
Period: Historicism / Gründerzeit (possibly with influences of late Empire / Art Nouveau)
Style: Historicism (Neo-Renaissance / Neo-Classicism)
Technique: metal casting (fine casting), bronzed/dark patinated (figure) and fire-gilded or gilded (candle arms), screw mounting on the back
Material: Bronze / Brass (partially gilded and dark patinated)
Dimensions: approx. H 18.5 cm × W 14.8 cm × D 4.3 cm
Weight: 848 g
Condition: Good, age-appropriate overall condition with nice patina. Light signs of use, wax residues, as well as visible patination and rubbing of the gilding. Back screws original and functional.
Shipping note: Will be securely packaged for transport and shipped insured.
Historist two-flame wall sconce / candle holder with a female figure (Hermes/Karyatid)
Antique, two-flame wall arm candle holder. The central figural depiction shows a caryatid-like woman figure in dark bronze appearance, flanked by two gilded, curved candle arms with floral motifs (acanthus/lily shapes) and chalice nozzles.
Manufacturer: Unknown (no visible maker's mark detectable)
Origin: France or Germany / Central Europe
Year of appearance: approx. 1880–1910
Period: Historicism / Gründerzeit (possibly with influences of late Empire / Art Nouveau)
Style: Historicism (Neo-Renaissance / Neo-Classicism)
Technique: metal casting (fine casting), bronzed/dark patinated (figure) and fire-gilded or gilded (candle arms), screw mounting on the back
Material: Bronze / Brass (partially gilded and dark patinated)
Dimensions: approx. H 18.5 cm × W 14.8 cm × D 4.3 cm
Weight: 848 g
Condition: Good, age-appropriate overall condition with nice patina. Light signs of use, wax residues, as well as visible patination and rubbing of the gilding. Back screws original and functional.
Shipping note: Will be securely packaged for transport and shipped insured.

