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Pair of Rare and Important George II Carved Mahogany Torchères, 18th Century
$80,620.43
£58,000
€68,360.08
CA$109,601.63
A$122,767.91
CHF 63,825.67
MX$1,515,936.66
NOK 813,088.76
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A Palladian period design rarely seen but inspired by the work of William Kent and Benjamin Goodison in the first half of the 18th Century.
The densely grained mahogany is of exceptional quality and chosen by the carver to achieve the level of depth and detail in the acanthus carving in the upper sections of the stems and on the shoulders of the inverted tapering bodies. The inverted tapering shape was influenced by the tapering forms of Antique Herms. The round dished tops with their stylised Greek key edges relate closely to another known pair of torcheres, in a private collection, and are in keeping with the use of Antique ornamental design displayed on other known examples, some of which display a carved Vitruvian scrolled design to their edges. The bases are neatly proportioned and handsomely balanced on four splayed legs with block toes and again feature the use of naturalistic acanthus related carving. During the recent process of cleaning and waxing these torchères our restorer found small traces of 18th Century parcel-gilding, which suggests that the carved details may have originally been highlighted in gilt.
Circa 1740
Additional information:
Dimension: Height: 126 cm, 40 5/8″
Diameter of tops: 30.5 cm, 12″
- Dimensions:Height: 49.61 in (126 cm)Diameter: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
- Style:George II (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU848141118082
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