Gilt Bronze Candlestick — Georges Mathias for Fondica — circa 1980

A sculptural gilt bronze candlestick by Georges Mathias for Fondica, characteristic of the organic and expressive work of the second half of the 20th century. The piece stands out by a free vertical composition, evoking a stylised plant or coral form. The shaft unfolds in successive excrescences with sinuous and dynamic lines, creating a particularly vibrant interplay of shadows and reliefs. The widely spread tripod base ensures stability while extending this biomorphic aesthetic. The gilding presents a depth and brilliance that magnify the asperities of the bronze. A piece of character, at once primitive and extremely refined.