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Pair of Colonial Lacquered and Gilt Teak Torchères or Candle Stands

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A pair of Indonesian lacquered and gilt teak torchères or candle stands Probably Jakarta (Batavia), 18th century Each on three spreading feat with human hand-shaped foot, knobbed stem and candle stand spreading from a floral border, the drip pans in copper. Measure: H 107 cm Note: According to Jan Veenendaal this type of candle stand, with European and Chinese decorative motifs, could be attributed to Chinese craftsmen working in Batavia, the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company in South East Asia. For similar examples see Jan Veenendaal Furniture from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India, Delft 1985, pl.144 and our catalogues Uit Verre Streken, June 2012, nr. 28 and March 2015, nr. 30.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.13 in (107 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Dutch Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Giltwood,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700-1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458220873492

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