Vintage Folk Art Metal Deer Candle Holder, Hand Painted, Two Candles, European 1960s
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There are vintage finds, and then there are pieces like this one. This extraordinary hand-crafted metal deer candle holder is a true one-of-a-kind object, full of character, warmth, and the kind of charm that simply cannot be reproduced.
The body of the deer is cast metal, most likely a zinc alloy or aluminium, rounded and plump in that wonderfully naive folk art tradition, then covered in a richly layered paint finish that moves between warm brown, dark amber, and near black, with pale dappled spots suggesting a fallow deer coat. The surface carries the beautiful patina of decades of careful use. Two metal rings are fixed around the body with a metal band, each holding a pillar candle, making this a fully functional double candle holder as well as a striking sculptural object.
The head is beautifully expressive, with small red glass or painted eyes and a proud upward gaze. The flat, multi-pointed antlers are cast separately and fitted to the head, painted in near black. Four sturdy hollow legs carry the whole piece with a slightly wide, grounded stance, as clearly visible on the underside. The relatively light weight for its size points to a zinc alloy or aluminium casting, typical of Central European decorative folk art production.
No maker's mark was found. The style, the hand painting technique, and the casting quality are consistent with Central European folk art production, likely German, Austrian, or Czech, from the 1950s to 1970s. It is entirely handmade and no two examples will have been alike.
The candles shown in the photos are not included.
Dimensions:
20 cm wide × 26.5 cm long × 35.5 cm tall (7.9" × 10.4" × 14")
Weight: 853 g
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Due to small business status according to German tax legislation §19 UStG, VAT is not shown on the invoice.
§ Deutsche Zusammenfassung
Dieser außergewöhnliche handgefertigte Hirsch als Kerzenhalter ist aus Zinkguss oder Aluminium gefertigt und von Hand bemalt, ein echtes Einzelstück aus der Volkskunsttradition Mitteleuropas, vermutlich aus Deutschland, Österreich oder Tschechien, entstanden in den 1950er bis 1970er Jahren. Der Körper zeigt eine tief patinierte Oberfläche in Braun, Bernstein und Schwarz mit hellen Flecken, die an einen Damhirsch erinnern. Zwei Metallringe halten je einen Kerzenhalter, die Augen sind rot und das Geweih ist separat gegossen und aufgesetzt. Kein Herstellermarke vorhanden, aber Machart und Material sprechen eindeutig für hochwertige Handarbeit. Ein seltenes Stück mit viel Ausstrahlung.
Vintage Folk Art Metal Deer Candle Holder, Hand Painted, Two Candles, European 1960s
€49,00
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€49,00
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