(Pr) MEISSEN MYTHOLOGICAL CANDLESTICKS

Pair of Antique Meissen Rococo Hebe & Ganymede Candlesticks Meissen polychrome and partial gilt porcelain candlesticks, inspired by Greek mythology, exquisitely hand-crafted in Rococo taste, Germany, 19th century.Modeled as figures of Ganymede and of Hebe, the two cupbearers to the gods, the cheif of the Olympian gods, Zeus, transformed as a gilded eagle, over grapevine adorned stem formed as a palm tree with foliate candle holder, rising on circular foot.- 7" x 6" x 11 1/2"