A set consisting of a tapered candlestick and a square bowl in solid bronze, in an expressive and textured brutalist style. Each of the two elements bears a hollow engraved inscription, in a scarified style: – “The Angels’ Share” (on the candlestick) – “Well-defined place” (on the cup)
The surface has been polished unevenly, which brings out some browner areas. This deliberate effect develops a contrasting patina, evoking the wear of time while retaining a certain shine. Unsigned set, but strongly evocative of a French artisanal production of the 1980s, in the style of "Waiting for the Barbarians" .
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
• Designer: Unidentified • Manufacturer: Unidentified, France • Period: Circa 1980 • Materials: Solid bronze • Finish: Golden brown patina, partial polishing, scarified style intaglio engraving
DIMENSIONS:
• Candle holder – Height: 20 cm (7.87 in) – Base diameter: 5 cm (1.97 in)
• Cup – Height: 1 cm (0.39 in) – Width: 13.5 cm (5.31 in) – Depth: 13.5 cm (5.31 in)
• Total weight: 1.65 kg
STATE :
Very good overall condition. Patina preserved and enhanced by selective polishing. Clean engravings. No structural defects. No visible signature.
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Brutalist bronze ashtray and candle holder set, France, circa 1980
€300,00
Brutalist bronze ashtray and candle holder set, France, circa 1980
A set consisting of a tapered candlestick and a square bowl in solid bronze, in an expressive and textured brutalist style. Each of the two elements bears a hollow engraved inscription, in a scarified style: – “The Angels’ Share” (on the candlestick) – “Well-defined place” (on the cup)
The surface has been polished unevenly, which brings out some browner areas. This deliberate effect develops a contrasting patina, evoking the wear of time while retaining a certain shine. Unsigned set, but strongly evocative of a French artisanal production of the 1980s, in the style of "Waiting for the Barbarians" .
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
• Designer: Unidentified • Manufacturer: Unidentified, France • Period: Circa 1980 • Materials: Solid bronze • Finish: Golden brown patina, partial polishing, scarified style intaglio engraving
DIMENSIONS:
• Candle holder – Height: 20 cm (7.87 in) – Base diameter: 5 cm (1.97 in)
• Cup – Height: 1 cm (0.39 in) – Width: 13.5 cm (5.31 in) – Depth: 13.5 cm (5.31 in)
• Total weight: 1.65 kg
STATE :
Very good overall condition. Patina preserved and enhanced by selective polishing. Clean engravings. No structural defects. No visible signature.
