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La Cruche Casee, Antique French Bronze Sculptural Desk Candleholder, circa 1875

$850
£645.31
€738.09
CA$1,187.57
A$1,320.84
CHF 689.70
MX$16,073.23
NOK 8,808.55
SEK 8,260.86
DKK 5,508.66
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About the Item

The inscription engraved on the gilded medallion in the center of the plinth serves as the name of this remarkable sculpture, La Cruche Casee (The Broken Jug). Made of multicolored patinated and ormolu bronze in the second half of the 19th century France, this absolutely fabulous stationary figural candle holder was probably intended to embellish a gentleman's desk, judging by the plot of the depicted scene - a beautiful young girl came to the fountain to get water, but in a day-dreaming state did not even notice, as one of her pitchers fell to the ground and got smashed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.13 in (20.66 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Romantic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the item description.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819310188931

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