CIRCA 1650-1700 Italian Baroque Carved Wood Angel Figure Candlesticks

A striking pair of Italian Baroque carved wood angel figure candlesticks, dating to circa 1650–1700, richly expressive and full of sculptural movement. Each figure is hand-carved in the round, standing in graceful contrapposto while supporting a candle cup aloft, their animated drapery and spirited poses embodying the theatrical elegance so characteristic of the Baroque period.
These candlesticks retain their original distressed lacquered surface, beautifully worn over centuries to reveal a captivating palette of muted terracotta, cream, soft blue-gray, and traces of gilded warmth. The time-softened finish lends exceptional depth and authenticity, highlighting the carving’s remarkable texture and the devotional character of the figures. The bases are boldly modeled with scrolling, organic forms that further enhance their dramatic presence.
Rare and evocative, this pair would make a superb decorative statement on a console, altar table, or mantel, bringing the romance, craftsmanship, and patina of 17th-century Italian interiors into a refined contemporary setting.