Lovely Pair of 20th C. Cambodian Bronze Candlesticks
**First Time At Auction**
Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Khmer, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A wonderful set of cast-bronze Khmer candlesticks with each figure displaying a serene facial expression, tightly-curled hair nodes, meditative eyes, full lips, and prominent noses. The figures are in kneeling, praying positions with both hands held together in front of their black-painted bodies, each situated atop an integral rectangular platform with large, projecting lotus-style candle-holders. A lovely ensemble! Size of each: 1.5" W x 6.125" H (3.8 cm x 15.6 cm).
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private J. S. collection, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#134089
Condition Report: Each item has age-commensurate surface wear, fading to some pigmentation, and waxy residue in each candle-holder. Light earthen deposits throughout.
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**First Time At Auction**
Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Khmer, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A wonderful set of cast-bronze Khmer candlesticks with each figure displaying a serene facial expression, tightly-curled hair nodes, meditative eyes, full lips, and prominent noses. The figures are in kneeling, praying positions with both hands held together in front of their black-painted bodies, each situated atop an integral rectangular platform with large, projecting lotus-style candle-holders. A lovely ensemble! Size of each: 1.5" W x 6.125" H (3.8 cm x 15.6 cm).
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private J. S. collection, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#134089
Condition Report: Each item has age-commensurate surface wear, fading to some pigmentation, and waxy residue in each candle-holder. Light earthen deposits throughout.