- Museum number
- C873.2A
- Object
- Satyr candlestick, Italian, bronze, nineteenth century
- Description
- Bronze candlestick cast in the shape of a bearded satyr standing, left foot forward, holding before him a torch with candle cup attached.One of a pair with C873.2, this being the later version, probably 19th century. With (now separate) marble stand and metal fixing (B-D)
- Materials
- Bronze
- Inscription
- None
- On display?
- Yes
Further description
- Simple name
- Lighting Device
- Subject
- Allegorical
- Dimensions
- regular: 24.8cm (w)
Two candlesticks
Italian, School of Riccio
Bronze, about 1510
C873.1-2
Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware) and small bronze sculptures were among the luxury objects of the wealthy Renaissance home. Displayed and enjoyed in the ‘studiolo’ or study, small bronze statuettes were inspired by surviving ancient Roman figures. Maiolica plates and objects were more practical in their uses. Different centres of production, such as
Venice, Urbino, Faenza and Deruta, developed their own characteristic styles.
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