Vintage Studio Stoneware Nude Figures Candle Holder Cutout Lantern Hollywood
Item Description
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Design & Features:
This is a remarkably unique, hand-crafted vintage studio stoneware candle holder (candle lantern). It features a continuous ring of dancing nude female figures (nymphs) sculpted in high relief around the exterior. The artisan incorporated open cutout windows between the figures, beautifully designed to cast dramatic shadows and allow candle light to glow through the silhouettes when lit from within. -
Color & Texture:
It boasts a rugged, organic texture with a sandy, coarse-grained beige stoneware body, accented by striking flows of cobalt blue glaze that define the figures' hair and anatomy. Soft green glaze accents are also visible on the interior base. -
Provenance & Hollywood Appeal:
This piece was formerly held and curated in the inventory of Hollywood Cinema Arts (HCA), a trusted premium art and prop provider for the motion picture and television industry. Carrying the history of a professional film/TV prop, it boasts incredible sculptural presence, historical intrigue, and theatrical flair. It serves as a stunning, dramatic statement piece that instantly elevates any Bohemian, Mid-Century Modern, or eclectic interior space.
Size and Weight
- Dimensions: Approx. 7" Diameter x 6.5" Height (17.8 cm x 16.5 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) — Solid, thick-walled, and heavy stoneware.
Material
- Coarse-grained studio stoneware clay, partially glazed with cobalt blue and green overglazes.
Condition
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition.
- Details: The piece shows beautiful artisanal imperfections characteristic of handmade studio pottery, including raw clay textures, minor firing pittings, and uneven glaze applications. No post-production chips, cracks, or structural damage. Displays minor shelf wear and light vintage handling/patina from its time in professional prop storage.
Vintage Studio Stoneware Nude Figures Candle Holder Cutout Lantern Hollywood
Sale price$70.00
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