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"Sprites with Amphorae, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Nudes

$6,750per set
£5,085.94per set
€5,944.87per set
CA$9,558.67per set
A$9,734.47per set
CHF 5,588per set
MX$117,464.06per set
NOK 64,762.09per set
SEK 65,651.70per set
DKK 44,446.31per set

About the Item

Entirely charming and whimsical, this Classic -- and rare -- pair of bronze candlesticks depict male and female sprites, each standing on a gilded sphere and carrying an Amphora. Their torsos are arched and their heads twisted to one side, as if they are dancing, or perhaps alighting on a bit of hard earth below. These two pieces, especially with lovely green-black patinas, gilded details and marble bases, are very difficult to find. The sculptor, Edward McCartan, is known for his masterful figural sculptures, most notably a life-sized, gilded sculpture of Dionysus with a lion cub that is prominently displayed at Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina.
  • Creator:
    Edward McCartan (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865117327772

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