Description
Trio of Brutalist-style graduated candleholders by famed metalsmith, Thomas Roy Markusen, who was previously commissioned to create a pair of candle-holders for the White House collection of contemporary crafts.
Composed of blackened copper pillars with nickel-plated faceted centers (ca. late 1970s, USA).
A couple sides of the nickel center show scuffs and slight indentations. There is a scuff to the blackened copper portion of one of the candlesticks along with a small dent, as shown. Overall, in good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and materials.
Signed with artist's initials, B&C N Plate, 107.
Measures:
Large - H: 18" x Diameter (top): 2.13" / Diameter (base): 2.38"
Medium - H: 16.25" x Diameter (top): 2.13" / Diameter (base): 2.38"
Small - H: 14.13" x Diameter (top): 2.13" / Diameter (base): 2.38"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: A couple sides of the nickel center show scuffs and slight indentations. There is a scuff to the blackened copper portion of one of the candlesticks along with a small dent, as shown. Overall, in very good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and materials.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Copper, Nickel
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Composed of blackened copper pillars with nickel-plated faceted centers (ca. late 1970s, USA).
A couple sides of the nickel center show scuffs and slight indentations. There is a scuff to the blackened copper portion of one of the candlesticks along with a small dent, as shown. Overall, in good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and materials.
Signed with artist's initials, B&C N Plate, 107.
Measures:
Large - H: 18" x Diameter (top): 2.13" / Diameter (base): 2.38"
Medium - H: 16.25" x Diameter (top): 2.13" / Diameter (base): 2.38"
Small - H: 14.13" x Diameter (top): 2.13" / Diameter (base): 2.38"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: A couple sides of the nickel center show scuffs and slight indentations. There is a scuff to the blackened copper portion of one of the candlesticks along with a small dent, as shown. Overall, in very good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and materials.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Copper, Nickel
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; A couple sides of the nickel center show scuffs and slight indentations. There is a scuff to the blackened copper portion of one of the candlesticks along with a small dent, as shown. Overall, in very good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and materials.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18 x 2.38 x 2.38 in
Set of Three Brutalist Blackened Copper Candle Holders by Thomas Roy Markusen
Estimate $1,300-$2,700
Starting Bid
$650
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