{"product_id":"a-two-minton-style-cherub-candlesticks-c-1850","title":"A two Minton style Cherub  candlesticks,c.1850","description":"А couple of Minton styled candlesticks, turquoise blue glaze with gilt trim, c.1850                                     Candlesticks modeled as cherubs supporting a candle cup in the form of vase, with hunting horns in their hands, overall turquoise glaze, picked out with gilt highlights throughout, mounted on a fluted column base with  decoration derived from Greek and Roman architecture. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe representation of the cherubs is clearly inspired by the drawings of François Boucher. Cherubs with vase at their feet (left) and a tambourine (right), both holding a hunting horns that leads up to a candle holder; on a gilt decorated porcelain cobalt blue base.                                            \u003cbr\u003e\nOn the base there is marking used at the Sevres, but  I'm guessing that's not correct.  I'm close to saying it's Minton's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n Candlesticks have the distinctive dark Minton and Sevres blue color. An improved version of the original ‘bleu lapis' ground color was introduced at Sèvres: the ‘bleu nouveau'.  The resulting deep royal blue was perfectly suitable to decorate the new pieces in neoclassical style in vogue during the 1850s.                                                                                                                                                           Excellent condition. No damage or repair. Minor loss of gilding consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis artwork will take its rightful place in your collection           \u003cbr\u003e\n                 Сandlestick with vase on base:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight 26.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nBase diameter 8.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight 411 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCandlestick    with tambourine at base \u003cbr\u003e\nHeight 26.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nBase diameter 8.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight 457 grams                                                                       \u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62883637002570,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6011211590_p2tq.jpg?v=1785906917","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/a-two-minton-style-cherub-candlesticks-c-1850","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}