Two Mario Villa (Nicaraguan/Louisiana, 1953-2021) Mixed Metal Candlesticks
the first with a vine climbing to a three-leaf candle socket, h. 18-1/2", w. 4", d. 3-3/4", and the second with a dragonfly lighting on a climbing vine to a ring candle socket, h. 16", w. 5", d. 3-3/4";
both with partial signatures and dated '92 and '_2.

Provenance: Collection of Michael Plante, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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