Italian "Medusa" Metal Candleholders, 1960s

Originating from Italian production in the 1960s, this "Medusa" candlestick illustrates the taste of the time for sculpted metal pieces, worked into harmonious volumes and intended to structure the table or a console. Made of cast and polished metal, it incorporates a decorative vocabulary prevalent in Italian design of that decade: a flared base, gently fluted cups, and balanced curved arms. The overall effect is one of meticulous craftsmanship, without ostentation. The condition is good. The surface has a light patina consistent with its age, which highlights the details and confirms careful preservation. No deformation, perfect stability. Its proportions — 27 cm long, 16.5 cm high and 10 cm wide — make it an easy object to place, alone or associated with other silver-plated metal pieces. Ideal on a sideboard, coffee table or fireplace to structure a light composition with sobriety.