{"product_id":"pair-of-early-20th-century-ormolu-figural-candlesticks-with-brilliant-gilding-111-2","title":"Pair of Early 20th-Century Ormolu Figural Candlesticks with Brilliant Gilding - 11½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis beautiful pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century, represents allegories of Winter and Spring through two contrasting figures. Winter is portrayed as an elderly, bearded man, wrapped in heavy, flowing drapery, while Spring takes the form of a young woman, lightly dressed and holding a generous arrangement of flowers. Both figures rise from slender fluted stems above elaborate openwork bases of scrolling foliage, and are topped with richly ornamented candle sockets. The quality of the casting and fine chasing is particularly appealing, from the expressive faces and carefully worked folds of fabric to the intricate ornamental details. The gilding retains a beautiful, bright finish that catches the light and brings out the richness of the decoration. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e With their contrasting figures, elaborate detailing and bright gilding, these candlesticks have a distinctly theatrical quality, yet their slender proportions keep them from feeling too imposing. They would look beautiful on a marble mantelpiece or on bedside tables on either side of a bed, where Winter and Spring would introduce a touch of classical grandeur. Equally appealing on a candlelit dinner table, their sculptural forms would bring a playful note of opulence to the occasion. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eEach measures approx. 11½\" high x 5½\" diameter    \u003cbr\u003eEach measures approx. 29cm high x 14cm diameter  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55445582053714,"sku":"26284","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC02840_fd19fd10-d65d-4a0c-9e4f-bff30f2dc33e.jpg?v=1794588644","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/pair-of-early-20th-century-ormolu-figural-candlesticks-with-brilliant-gilding-111-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}