This exquisite pair of authentic 18th-century Italian Louis XV altarpiece candlesticks crafted from hand-carved wood with a lacquered and silver-gilt (mecca) finish. These monumental decorative pieces showcase quintessential Rococo movement, featuring sweeping scrollwork, acanthus leaf carvings, and tri-form bases terminating in pronounced scroll feet. The soft, light-toned lacquer pairs beautifully with the aged silvering and original bole showing through, creating a rich, centuries-old patina that highlights every sculptural detail. Their imposing height and architectural silhouette make them a grand focal point for a mantel, sideboard, or entryway console. Both candlesticks remain in remarkably solid antique condition, displaying authentic, expected surface wear, minor loss to gilding/lacquer, and historic distressing that only enhance their historic charm and original character.
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SILVER Seller in Catania, Italy
