Anthropomorphic Bronze Handheld Candleholder – Landais Wading Bird, Gascon – 19th Century, Napoleon III

A charming hand-held bronze candlestick with a medallion-style patina depicting a wading bird perched on a tree trunk. The figure, dressed in a fanciful costume inspired by the 17th and 18th centuries and wearing a wide, highly theatrical hat, holds a basket designed to hold the candle holder.

Through its iconography, this sculpture evokes the famous stilt-walkers of the Landes region in Gascony, emblematic figures of southwestern France who, for centuries, roamed the moors on their long stilts. This picturesque interpretation, highly popular in the 19th century, lends the piece a unique charm and a distinct personality.

The quality of the cast, the finesse of the carving, and the beautiful original medal patina all contribute to the elegance of this piece, which is presented in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

• Height: 15 cm.

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