Candlestick (2) - Gold leaf, Polychrome wood

Splendid antique pair of finely hand-carved wooden altar candlesticks, gessoed and finished with gold leaf.
Painted and lacquered in ivory, with a Marian monogram featuring intertwined A and M letters at the base.
Fine baluster shaft richly decorated with acanthus-leaf moldings and a tripod support with shaped feet.
Refined Italian craftsmanship from the 18th century, of rare quality and elegance.
Some normal signs of age, visible in the photos.
Very charming and in good condition.