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Historist two-flame wall sconce / candle holder with a female figure (Hermes/Karyatid) Antique, two-flame wall arm candle holder. The central figural depiction shows a caryatid-like woman figure in dark bronze appearance, flanked by two gilded, curved candle arms with floral motifs (acanthus/lily shapes) and chalice nozzles. Manufacturer: Unknown (no visible maker's mark detectable) Origin: France or Germany / Central Europe Year of appearance: approx. 1880–1910 Period: Historicism / Gründerzeit (possibly with influences of late Empire / Art Nouveau) Style: Historicism (Neo-Renaissance / Neo-Classicism) Technique: metal casting (fine casting), bronzed/dark patinated (figure) and fire-gilded or gilded (candle arms), screw mounting on the back Material: Bronze / Brass (partially gilded and dark patinated) Dimensions: approx. H 18.5 cm × W 14.8 cm × D 4.3 cm Weight: 848 g Condition: Good, age-appropriate overall condition with nice patina. Light signs of use, wax residues, as well as visible patination and rubbing of the gilding. Back screws original and functional. Shipping note: Will be securely packaged for transport and shipped insured.
Estimate:£84.31
To the auctionEstimate:
£84.31
Set of two Levantine oil lamps with geometric decoration - Lot 260
10/14/2026

£84.48
Est: £25.44

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