Artsonline has dated these Orientalist Spelter Figural Candlesticks to the 19th Century.
Brief Description:
Standing an impressive 17.5 inches tall, each figure is beautifully modelled in a dynamic pose, balancing upon one leg whilst holding an elaborate candle sconce aloft.
The figures are cast from spelter and retain wonderful traces of their original polychrome decoration, with rich red, gilt and coloured detailing throughout.
Both figures are depicted wearing elaborate Orientalist costume, complete with headdresses, jewellery and richly decorated clothing. The female figure wears a particularly striking feathered headdress, whilst the male is portrayed wearing a turban.
The raised arms terminate in ornate candle sconces decorated with further coloured and gilt embellishment.
Each figure is mounted upon a decorative circular platform which, in turn, rests upon a substantial hand-carved wooden base decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage.
Dating to the second half of the 19th century, the pair epitomise the European fascination with Orientalism and exotic subjects that became particularly fashionable during the Victorian period.
The combination of the dark patinated spelter, remnants of colourful polychrome decoration and warm carved wooden bases gives the pair enormous character and a wonderfully authentic antique appearance.
At 17.5 inches tall, they are also a substantial and imposing pair that display exceptionally well.
As one would expect from genuine 19th-century examples, there is age-related wear and rubbing to the original surface and polychrome decoration, together with minor imperfections commensurate with their considerable age. In our opinion, this only enhances their charm, character and authenticity.
A wonderfully decorative and increasingly difficult-to-find pair of antique Orientalist candlesticks that would enhance either a period or contemporary interior.
Details
Date: 19th Century
Period: Victorian
Style: Orientalist
Material: Spelter with carved wooden bases
Decoration: Original polychrome and gilt-coloured detailing
Height: Approximately 17.5 inches (44.5 cm)
Quantity: Matching pair
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related surface wear and imperfections consistent with 19th-century decorative objects
A striking, characterful and highly decorative pair of genuine antique Orientalist candlesticks.
Framed Measurements:
INCHES & CENTIMETRES
Height: 17.5'' | 44.4 cm
Width: 5.2'' | 132 cm
Depth: 7.2'' | 18.2 cm
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Artsonline has dated these Orientalist Spelter Figural Candlesticks to the 19th Century.
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C19th Orientalist Polychrome Spelter Figural Candlesticks on Carved Plinths
