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Pair of Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Heraldic Griffin Candlesticks ca. 1880s

$3,406.29
£2,500
€3,055.95
CA$4,807.47
A$4,956.77
CHF 2,794.76
MX$63,443.31
NOK 32,223.17
SEK 33,703.54
DKK 22,851.10

About the Item

Crown-form candle sconces surmount the heads of these sculptural porcelain figures, shaped as a mirrored pair of heraldic winged griffins. Arranged to face each other across a table or mantelpiece, the mythical creatures sit upright with their long tails curled around their lower flanks. Their open beaks, pricked ears, and swept-back wings convey an alert posture, while their clawed forelimbs firmly grip tall cartouche shields. Each shield displays an individually hand-painted armorial device depicting a griffin wielding an upright sword, surrounded by ornate gilded scrollwork and bordered with raised moulding. The glaze finish displays a smooth, reflective white ground decorated with detailed polychrome enamel work inspired by historical Italian maiolica conventions. Soft coral and salmon-pink striations pick out the feathered texture across the crested heads, arching necks, and wing pinions, contrasting with pale slip-toned torsos. Fine brushwork defines the facial features, including painted eyes, pointed gilt beaks, and darkened talons, providing crisp graphic definition against the lighter body contours. Each griffin rests its talons upon a spherical ceramic orb set atop a flaring socle and a substantial hexagonal plinth. These pedestal sections are ornamented with polychrome floral swags, foliate arabesques, and formal scroll friezes in ochre yellow, deep green, purple, and iron-red, all highlighted by burnished gilding. Gilt animal paw feet project from each corner of the plinth. The hollow underside exposes an iron tie-rod and retaining nut running through the centre, anchoring the multi-part ceramic assembly. To the base underside, each piece displays an underglaze blue crowned 'N' mark associated with the Neapolitan Capodimonte decorative tradition, made in Italy during the late nineteenth century. Each candlestick stands 34 cm high with a base width of 12 cm. The pair remains structurally sound, with the original enamel colours and gilded accents well preserved across both figures. We ship internationally, tracked. Please see our other items for sale, where we combine shipping on multiple lots. We also offer freight shipping for larger furniture pieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Diameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c 1880s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Nottingham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9003252466612

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