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18th Century Italian Carved and Gilt Angel Torchère

About the Item

Italian carved and polychrome figure of an angel holding a torchère wearing a gilded robe. Beautifully realized face and hair, this lovely early carving had been mounted as a lamp. Great piece of Baroque sculpture that could be rewired as a lamp, used as singular decorative piece or as its original purpose, as a candleholder.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1700
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some losses to surface expected with age. A crack to top rear of the torchere.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803019077172
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