FIGURAL CANDLESTICK

Bohemia, Březová, Fischer & Mieg, after 1859
Single-light candlestick on a tall bell-shaped base with four volute feet, held by a pair of female figures in classicizing drapery, one standing and the other half-kneeling, both adorning the marbleized stem of the candlestick with fruit garlands. White porcelain, color painted on the glaze, flesh tones, gilded details. H. 33 cm. Impressed mark "F & M". Condition restored. Glued head of the kneeling figurine.