Pair of Bow porcelain bocage candlesticks, c. 1765.
£690.00
Pair of Bow porcelain bocage candlesticks, c. 1765. Both candlesticks well modelled as putti reaching up to birds perched on branches, in the elaborate bocage which adorn the candlesticks. Both putti wear floral garlands, and are accompanied by a seated or recumbent dog. A quiver of arrows lay before each putti, amongst flowering plants.
Set upon rococo scroll bases, edged in gilt, and surmounted by the original pierced sconces.
Height – 25.5 cm, 10”.
Width – 11 cm, 4 1/4”.
Depth – 9.5 cm, 3 3/4”.
Condition – One wing reattached, repair to one sconce, where it attaches to the tree trunk. Typical minor chips to the bocage repaired. In overall excellent condition, with repairs commensurate with the age of the figures.
