Unique 18th Century Carved Altar Candlestick Holder from Italy

$2,900.00

Unique 18th Century Carved Altar Candlestick Holder from Italy

$2,900.00

Description

Hand-carved from pine in the 1700’s, this unique Italian altar candlestick holder features a lovely foliate rinceaux dotted with volute scrolls. The intricate weaving of curled leaves is topped by a floral bouquet. There are seven iron prickets on the back side, with three attached to the back of the crown. Four prickets are set quite a bit lower (two on each side), making for a multi-tiered and widespread lighting display. The rinceaux has been affixed to the top of a base with an overhanging quarter round molding and a thick cavetto bottom. Small traces of old gesso indicate this piece was likely gilded and/or painted in the 1700s.  Our 18th century altar candlestick can still be used as a unique lighting source or as a decorative accessory.  At roughly, 32 inches by 32 inches, our shapely Italian candle holder will make a striking impression wherever it is placed.

CONDITION: Good antique condition with minor nicks and losses. Light age separations with an old repair. Some discoloration and buildup to the base, both commensurate with age and use.

INFORMATION
Country Of Origin

Italy

Age

1700's

Dimensions

H - 32 5/8, W - 31 1/2, D - 7 3/4

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Description

Hand-carved from pine in the 1700’s, this unique Italian altar candlestick holder features a lovely foliate rinceaux dotted with volute scrolls. The intricate weaving of curled leaves is topped by a floral bouquet. There are seven iron prickets on the back side, with three attached to the back of the crown. Four prickets are set quite a bit lower (two on each side), making for a multi-tiered and widespread lighting display. The rinceaux has been affixed to the top of a base with an overhanging quarter round molding and a thick cavetto bottom. Small traces of old gesso indicate this piece was likely gilded and/or painted in the 1700s.  Our 18th century altar candlestick can still be used as a unique lighting source or as a decorative accessory.  At roughly, 32 inches by 32 inches, our shapely Italian candle holder will make a striking impression wherever it is placed.

CONDITION: Good antique condition with minor nicks and losses. Light age separations with an old repair. Some discoloration and buildup to the base, both commensurate with age and use.

INFORMATION
Country Of Origin

Italy

Age

1700's

Dimensions

H - 32 5/8, W - 31 1/2, D - 7 3/4

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