Pair of vintage “Tritons” bronze candlesticks, France

Pair of bronze candlesticks / candle holders “Tritons” pps. s. XX – France Wonderful pair of candlesticks made of gilded bronze at the beginning of the 20th century in France. Simple structure, the shaft of the piece is a sculpture of a triton playing the trumpet, all made with great detail. At the top, the candle holder itself. It is an iconography whose origin is found in classical mythology. The lower half of its body is that of an aquatic animal and in this case it has a single tail. In the 18th century, Bernini referred to Triton as Neptune's trumpeter. It is a magnificent piece, worthy of a collector, brimming with neoclassical splendor. Material: Bronze Period: 20th century Country of origin: France Good condition according to its age and use Dimensions: 26 x 12 x 12 cm. Shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to the dimensions, weight and destination. Professional custom-made packaging is included in the shipping costs; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty. Reference : 311188