Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Dryad Tree Nymph Candle Holder

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A small vintage cast bronze tree nymph candle holder from the mid 20th century. Created with the traditional technique of … more A small vintage cast bronze tree nymph candle holder from the mid 20th century. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) which allows for great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze candle holder draws our attention with its depiction of a nude tree nymph, also called a Dryad, half hidden in a tree. Only presenting her backside to us, she seems to be disappearing into the tree, the golden tones of her skin contrasting beautifully with the trunk's darker patina. A lovely addition to any table top! less