Pair of Italian Altar Candelabra in Carved Wood, Lacquered and Gilded

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Pair of Italian Altar Candelabra in Carved Wood, Lacquered and Gilded

About the Item

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects Particular, rare and antique pair of altar candelabra; they are made of carved wood, painted with white lacquer and finished with original gold leaf gilding; the solid and well defined shaped base, with curly feet, supports a proportioned and slender stem; the gilding is not invasive but aesthetically very elegant and harmonious; their height allows them to be used also from the floor. They have been electrified by placing faux candles on the top end, can be used with decorative bulbs, or you can have a custom lampshade built to your liking. The balanced and harmonious overall appearance, from the top to the bottom of each candelabra, shows the wonderful attention to detail of the Italian craftsmanship of that era. The torch-shaped candelabra is a liturgical decoration present in every church, once it was placed on the ground and only later on the altar; its use dates back to the very origins of the Church and is clearly and indissolubly linked to the symbolism of Light as an expression of Faith, Hope and the Resurrection of Christ. Beyond the environment in which it was placed, the candlestick has always had an important role in people's lives as it represented the protective element from darkness and gloom. Curiosity about these candlesticks: the fact that the objects have a well-finished front and a back without decoration make us understand that the church of destination was poor or country and could not afford luxury furnishings, so the candlesticks were commissioned to a small carpenter carver with the imposition that they had to be cheap but flashy; the skillful and intelligent craftsman perfectly executed the two wooden pieces then tried to save on the painting (it was in gold leaf!) then painted and decorated only the front part of the candelabra, the one facing the faithful leaving incomplete the back one that would remain hidden to the crowd! Surely, destined for daily use, they were placed on the high altar or in a wall chapel and showed all their elegant scenographic richness hiding the absence of decoration on the back! We have bought them some time ago from an old and wise antiquarian from Gubbio (Umbria-Italy) that with his experience has assured us that they have been executed in Città di Castello (Umbria-Italy) between 1750 and 1760; we remember that the art of the workmanship of the wood in Umbria has a long tradition that sinks the roots in the Renaissance when the local masters (Todi, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Assisi) gave life to extraordinary wooden works to embellish churches, convents, and cathedrals. Measures width cm.20, depth cm.20, height cm.69. The electrical system is working but the wiring is European, the compatibility of the voltage in other countries must always be checked by an electrician before use. For all our shipments we use special packaging materials (wooden crates, styrofoam, etc.) for maximum protection and safety of the objects.

Dimensions:
Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Neoclassical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1750-1760
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The electrical system is working but the wiring is European, the compatibility of the voltage in other countries must always be checked by an electrician before use.
Seller Location:
Prato, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4632227174642