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Rare, Large, 18th Century Angel Candlesticks

About the Item

Pair of exceptional, Continental left and right, hand-carved wood, polychrome angel candlesticks featuring glass eyes, pith helmets and multi-colored wings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1785
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Paint loss and chipping appropriate for age of the pieces. One base is newer, 19th c. wood. Minor, fingertip losses on both figures. One wing was repaired.
  • Seller Location:
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: f85391602264148203fs
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