Candleholder (2) - Wood - 19th-century gold leaf.





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A beautiful pair of antique wooden candelabra dating to 1850–1900, finished in gold leaf, each measuring 30 cm high, 25 cm wide and 7 cm deep, electrified with minor restorations on the wiring and a back without gold leaf as historically customary.
Description from the seller
In this auction, a beautiful pair of palm stands dating to the second half of the 19th century, entirely in antique wood finely worked with gold leaf. They were palm holders transformed over the years into electrified, functioning candelabras. We recommend a beige lampshade, or displaying them as is, as conceived in antiquity. The back side is devoid of gold leaf, as was common in the past due to the high cost of the material; over the years this part has never been restored, a sign of authenticity. The electrified part has, however, undergone gluing and small restorations.
Seller's Story
In this auction, a beautiful pair of palm stands dating to the second half of the 19th century, entirely in antique wood finely worked with gold leaf. They were palm holders transformed over the years into electrified, functioning candelabras. We recommend a beige lampshade, or displaying them as is, as conceived in antiquity. The back side is devoid of gold leaf, as was common in the past due to the high cost of the material; over the years this part has never been restored, a sign of authenticity. The electrified part has, however, undergone gluing and small restorations.

