Pair of Vintage French-Style Porcelain and Ormolu Bird Candlesticks

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This exquisite pair of vintage, French-style candlesticks beautifully marries the delicate artistry of hand-painted porcelain with the structured elegance of … Read more This exquisite pair of vintage, French-style candlesticks beautifully marries the delicate artistry of hand-painted porcelain with the structured elegance of cast bronze/ormolu mounts. Masterfully designed as a symmetrical, mirrored pair, each candlestick features a vibrant, multi-colored songbird perched upon an ornate, winding branch. The birds are meticulously detailed with soft yellow and pink plumage, contrasted by striking deep blue and gold-dusted wings captured in a dynamic, mid-flight pose.
Adorning the bronze arbor are sculptural porcelain floral accents, including a large, prominent blossom with white and magenta-tipped petals surrounding a bright yellow stamen, and a smaller purple bud reaching toward the top. The branch culminates in a celadon-green porcelain candle cup shaped like a budding lotus, nestled within a bronze leaf calyx and finished with an embellished, gadrooned rim.
The entire composition rests securely on a fluted, celadon-glazed ceramic pedestal base. The bottom is anchored by an intricately cast bronze ring decorated with a classic acanthus leaf pattern, providing both excellent stability and a highly refined finish. Offering a rich nod to Chinoiserie and traditional European porcelain artistry, this pair serves as an exceptional statement set for a mantle, console, or formal dining table. See less