Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2513Location: BostonDate / Time: July 10, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Viennese Bronze Figural Two-Light Desk Candlestand, late 19th century, formed as a parrot seated on a perch with two candle sconces to either end, the parrot's head hinged at neck opening to match reservoir, on slender baluster stem and round base, parrot mounted with glass eyes and with traces of silvering, ht. 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
some overall age wear, and wear to patina throughout. edge of base with two light dents.