$500
Italian, late 19th century/early 20th century. Candlestick with patinated winged nude cherub or putti figure balancing on one foot as he looks up at the staff which terminates in candleholder. Winged nude putti holding gilt bronze floral wreath, figure with curled hair and headband and with cross body draping. Charming figure raised on a gilt bronze base with acanthus leaf banding further raised on a orange to brown marble base. Apparently unsigned. Overall height 15.125".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-03-16