Description

Fine tall pair of C18th Italian carved gilt-wood Baroque altar-style candlesticks.
Impressive large-scale pair of carved and gilded altar candlesticks raised on tripartite bases with scroll feet . The front face of the triangular base with carved shell detail, the other two facets of plain form . The tops fitted with decorative cast gilt-metal or tole , leaf-design candle-holders or bobeches , with candle spikes inside , and having circular drip-guards to the stem below.
The bright gilding in excellent condition with only minor areas of atmospheric wear showing traces of the red gesso or bole ground beneath �bleeding� through. Minor natural shrinkage cracks to gesso surfaces .
No damage, losses or repairs.
H 42�
W 10�
D 10�
Italy , possibly Venice c.1750
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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