Pair of French Satyr Ormolu Candlesticks

Name: Pair of French Satyr Ormolu Candlesticks
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1109630
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Tim Saltwell Antiques

Description

A fine pair of 19th century, French, gilt bronze candlesticks in the form of young satyrs. The sconces modelled as a woven basket overflowing with fruit and flowers, held aloft by a standing young horned satyr, looking down with his hands on his fat belly. The square stepped plinth base with acanthus leaf and berried border. Retaining the original mercury wash gilding. The base undersides with cast ’H’. Very minor wear to gilding.

Height 7 3/4? (19.7cm)

Width 3? (7.2cm)

Depth 3” (7.2cm)

French

Circa 1880

Physical Dimensions

Height

19.7cm (7.76")

Width

7.2cm (2.83")

Depth

7.2cm (2.83")

Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1109630

Dealers Internal Reference

4642

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine pair of 19th century, French, gilt bronze candlesticks in the form of young satyrs.

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The sconces modelled as a woven basket overflowing with fruit and flowers, held aloft by a standing young horned satyr, looking down with his hands on his fat belly.

Tim Saltwell Antiques

The square stepped plinth base with acanthus leaf and berried border. Retaining the original mercury wash gilding. The base undersides with cast ’H’. Very minor wear to gilding.

Height 7 3/4? (19.7cm)

Width 3? (7.2cm)

Depth 3” (7.2cm)

French

Circa 1880

Physical Dimensions

Height

19.7cm (7.76")

Width

7.2cm (2.83")

Depth

7.2cm (2.83")