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A wonderfully whimsical and highly decorative pair of antique german porcelain figural candelabra, dating to the late 19th or early … Read more A wonderfully whimsical and highly decorative pair of antique german porcelain figural candelabra, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century and executed in the elaborate dresden tradition. Each candelabrum is modelled with a seated court jester in colourful theatrical costume, amusingly depicted playing an animal as a musical instrument—one with a cat and the other with a pig. The figures are surrounded by exuberant flowering branches rising to twin candle sconces, creating an imaginative combination of sculpture, humour and functional decorative porcelain. The porcelain is richly hand-painted in a vibrant palette of turquoise, pink, blue, green, yellow and gilt highlights. Particularly attractive details include the jesters' elaborate multicoloured caps, striped costumes, individually applied flowers and scrolling rococo-style bases. The floral-encrusted branches and petal-form candle supports are characteristic of the highly ornamental porcelain associated with dresden and other important german ceramic centres. The unusual subject matter gives the pair considerable character, while their complementary compositions make them particularly effective displayed together on a mantelpiece, console or dining table. An engaging and distinctive pair of antique german porcelain candelabra, combining rococo revival elegance with the playful theatrical imagery of the traditional court jester. Origin: germany period: circa 1900 style: dresden / rococo revival material: hand-painted and gilt porcelain subject: court jesters with musical animals and flowers quantity: pair measurements: approximately 30 cm h × 18 cm w × 12 cm d each. See less
- Dimensions
- 7.09ʺW × 4.72ʺD × 11.81ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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