Set of three candlesticks; Spain, XVII century.

Set of three candlesticks; Spain, XVII century.
Bronze.
It shows wear.
Measurements: 25 x 15,5 cm; 15 x 15 cm.
This set of antique bronze candlesticks represents an interesting example of high period Spanish metalwork, in which liturgical or domestic functionality is combined with a careful formal elaboration. The pieces have a characteristic design, with turned shafts and convex circular bases, common elements in 17th century candlesticks, although some formal solutions could be prolonged or reinterpreted in later 19th century productions.
The typology of the balustered stems refers to models widely spread in the Spanish artisan tradition, where structural sobriety is balanced with a decorative sense based on the rhythm of the turned forms. This type of candlestick was common in both religious and civil contexts, fulfilling an essential function in illumination before the generalization of artificial light.