large pair of c19th cast bronze candlesticks in the mannerist late renaissance style

Description

Large pair of C19th cast bronze candlesticks in the C16th Italian Mannerist late Renaissance style .
Impressive pair of intricately designed and cast bronze candlesticks on circular bases . The uprights with male and female figural terme central detail. The candle knozzles with scroll-work details to the sides, the tapering bodies with raised mask and ribbon swag casting, the bases with cast floral decoration.
Removed from a local listed property where the family had previously used them as decoration in a private chapel. Both candlesticks have achieved a good aged , mellow golden patination.
A striking and stylish pair of statement candlesticks of great scale and presence.
H 24"
W (base) 10"
D (base) 10"
Italy c. 1850
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