"Cellar Master / Tavern Master Chandelier In Polychrome Carved Wood And Deer Antlers."
Chandelier called Lüstermännchen* in polychrome carved wood and deer antlers. Germany early 20th century. The sculpture represents a cellar master or a tavern keeper carrying a lantern in his right hand. He is dressed in a leather apron and his bust is extended by 2 deer antlers. Iron chain and rosette Traces of wear. Fresh and well-present paint. Very good condition. Electricity in good working order.
Dimensions excluding chain: 95x 53 cm. Height 75 cm. Chain length 75 cm
* Lüstermännchen or Lüsterweibchen is a chandelier with 1 or more animal antlers (deer, etc.), horizontal, fixed to a male or female bust in often polychrome carved wood. It has been a typical lighting fixture in Germanic countries since the Middle Ages.