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An Unusually Large Pair of Carved and Gilded Three-Light Candelabra

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

Description
CDL 18-24
An unusually large pair of carved and gilded three-light candelabra
Genoa, eighteenth century.
Size: 23” high x 15’ wide x 10” deep (58.5 x 38 x 25.5 cm.)

An unusual and large pair of carved and gilded wood three-light candelabra with bôbeche made with layers of leaves. The rocky base supports tree trunks and an urn on each. The urns with pine cone finials and relief figures from the antique; on the frieze tree branches emanate from them with a peacock resting on each urn. There is a little boy leaning on each urn, seated on the ground.
A similar gilt bronze candelabrum by Francesco Ladatte, circa 1770 with a tree and branches holding the candle nozzles with a dog attacking a boar is in the Palazzo Reale in Turin.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	18th century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	CDL 18-24
Incollect Reference #:	143540

Dimensions

W.	15 in;	H.	23 in;	D.	10 in;
W.	38.1 cm;	H.	58.42 cm;	D.	25.4 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.

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