Vintage French Style Patinated Brass and Bronze Figural Cherub Putti Candlesticks - A Pair

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A stunning vintage pair of French Grand Tour or Renaissance Revival style figural candlesticks. Each piece features a beautifully sculpted … Read more A stunning vintage pair of French Grand Tour or Renaissance Revival style figural candlesticks. Each piece features a beautifully sculpted putti / cherub bathing on a rocky outcrop beside a column-form pillar. The pieces are cast in heavy, high-quality solid brass/bronze with an attractive dark brown oxidized patina, weighing at 3 pounds & 7 ounces each, accented with bright green verdigris highlights to emphasize the sculpted details. They stand on round, tiered architectural bases decorated with traditional leaf-and-dart molding, with base measuring at 4 inches across.
Special Construction Features:
* Removable Bobeches: Features fully threaded, unscrewing bobeches (candle cups) at the top of the columns. This classic, high-quality design feature allows for incredibly easy cleaning and wax removal.
* Solid Metal Construction: Examined under magnification to confirm genuine solid brass/bronze composition beneath the rich, aged patina.
Dimensions:
* Height: just a hair shy of 12 inches
* Base Diameter: 4 inches across
* An exceptionally well-crafted pair of mid-century neoclassical revival candlesticks. While the exact country of manufacture is unmarked, the exceptional casting weight, solid brass/bronze composition, and finely threaded removable parts point to a high-end mid-20th-century decorative foundry production . See less