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Antique Venetian Carved Wood Figural Torchere 19th Century

$2,547.16
£1,850
€2,184.04
CA$3,503.48
A$3,896.87
CHF 2,044.29
MX$47,550.67
NOK 25,658.45
SEK 24,179.98
DKK 16,302.95

About the Item

This is a beautiful antique Venetian carved wood, gilt and polychrome decorated  figural torchere on stand, Circa 1880 in date. The torchere is modelled as a woman standing on an ornate cushion holding a dish in one hand and a light with flambeau glass shade in her raised right hand, on a parcel-gilt and faux marble wooden pedestal. It is a very beautiful and rather unique example of Venetian art. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, waxed and rewired in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 230 cm x Width 53 cm x Depth 47 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 7 foot, 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches Our reference: A4590
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90.56 in (230 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A45901stDibs: LU950646406222

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