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A PAIR OF GILT-WOOD GREYHOUND CANDLESTICKS

Offered by: Fileman Antiques

Description
A PAIR OF GILT-WOOD GREYHOUND CANDLESTICKS
REF: FA1552
£2,650.00

This refined pair of Regency candlesticks beautifully unites the elegance of carved giltwood with the brilliance of cut glass. Each candlestick features a finely carved reclining greyhound, gilded to a warm, lustrous finish and resting gracefully on a stepped marble plinth. The sculptural form of the animals embodies the Neoclassical taste of the early 19th century, when stylised animal motifs were a mark of sophistication and fashionable design.

From the back of each figure rises a gently twisting ormolu candle arm, supporting a cut-glass nozzle. These are adorned with faceted crystal drops and icicle prisms, designed to catch and refract the candlelight, producing a soft, shimmering effect. The contrast between the warm gold tones of the ormolu, the cool translucence of the glass, and the pale marble base creates a composition of exceptional elegance.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1820
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Regency
Dealer Reference #:	FA1552
Incollect Reference #:	838892

Dimensions

W.	7.09 in;	H.	10.43 in;	D.	4.92 in;
W.	18 cm;	H.	26.5 cm;	D.	12.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in the 1890’s, Fileman Antiques are now a fifth generation family run business, based in the historic village of Steyning in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex, restoring and supplying the finest eighteenth and nineteenth century lighting and glass.