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A Silver and Ebonized Wood Chamber Candlestick

Creator: Francesco Pagliani
Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
Turin or Cagliari, Sardinia, circa 1768-1775.
Marks: "M*L" and "FP" in dotted oval (representing the Savoy family)

Pagliani was an expert taster of wine and food, who also worked from 1768 to 1775 as a silversmith for the Regia Zecca di Sardegna (the Royal Mint of the Kingdom of Sardinia) in Cagliari. At the time, Cagliari was inextricably linked, economically, politically and stylistically, to Piedmont, which was ruled by the house of Savoy.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Silver and wood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1768-1775
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	309935

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	2.25 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	5.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.