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A charming and highly unusual pair of vintage Mexican folk art pottery candleholders, handcrafted and painted with whimsical figural and …
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A charming and highly unusual pair of vintage Mexican folk art pottery candleholders, handcrafted and painted with whimsical figural and animal motifs. These sculptural candlesticks feature traditional Mexican artisan styling, including hand-formed floral elements, colorful painted decoration, and playful three-dimensional details.
One candleholder is adorned with a female figure wearing dangling bead earrings beneath the looped handles, while the companion piece features a perched bird motif. Both are decorated in earthy shades of cream, red, green, yellow, and blue, with expressive brushwork and a rustic hand-built quality characteristic of regional Mexican folk pottery.
Decades of use have left layers of candle wax and a richly aged patina that enhance their authentic character and visual appeal. These pieces display beautifully as examples of Mexican folk art and make distinctive additions to rustic, hacienda, Southwestern, bohemian, and eclectic interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 6.5ʺW × 4ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with significant age-related wear consistent with antique folk pottery. Visible wax accumulation, paint loss, glaze wear, firing … moreGood vintage condition with significant age-related wear consistent with antique folk pottery. Visible wax accumulation, paint loss, glaze wear, firing irregularities, surface soiling, and scattered chips throughout. One candle socket has a notable rim loss/chip. Wear and imperfections are consistent with age and contribute to the authentic folk-art character of the pieces. Please see pictures for further detail. less
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