{"product_id":"monumental-hand-carved-wooden-arm-candle-sconce-by-c-balzeau-france-1980","title":"Monumental Hand-Carved Wooden Arm Candle Sconce by C. Balzeau, France, 1980","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking and sculptural hand-carved wooden wall sconce by French artist C. Balzeau, carved in France in 1980. Executed from a single block of hardwood, the piece takes the form of an outstretched human arm terminating in a finely detailed clenched hand designed to hold a taper candle. The naturalistic modeling of the musculature, wrist, and hand is complemented by a stylized draped cuff at the shoulder, giving the work both a classical and surrealist character. Signed and dated by the artist, the sconce showcases the warmth and expressive grain of the wood, enhanced by a rich natural patina acquired over time. Equally compelling as a functional candleholder or as a sculptural wall-mounted artwork, it reflects the tradition of French artisanal wood carving while offering a bold, whimsical decorative presence. France, 1980. Measures 22.5 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creel and Gow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50051167682808,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6389\/0680\/files\/SQ2_12210473-05b0-4a2e-8309-3019287806dd.jpg?v=1784841151","url":"https:\/\/www.creelandgow.com\/products\/monumental-hand-carved-wooden-arm-candle-sconce-by-c-balzeau-france-1980","provider":"Creel and Gow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}