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Blackamoor
Carlton House Antiques
for sale €5,558     $6,033
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Blackamoor

19th century
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A superb nineteenth century (Circa 1890) venetian carved, ebonised and exotically decorated blackamoor.

The turbaned and superbly dressed figure stands in his golden slippers on the prow of a gondola holding aloft in his left hand a tapered floriform torchier whilst in his right he holds a serving dish, a lavishly decorated cloth draped over his arm.

This handsome, Blackamoor is raised upon its original faux marble column decorated with gilt and painted tassels.

Since Antiquity images from the East and North Africa have inspired Western Artists. During the 17th century we came to admire the bravery of their warriors and the beauty of their women, they were taken into wealthy families as bodyguards, bearers and servants, their loyalty was second to none and dressed in their exotic native costumes they became essential elements at court.

Height of Figure: 62" / 153cm

Height of Stand: 28" / 71cm

Total Height: 90" / 224cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Venetian Blackamoor Torchere Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA414129
Dealers Internal Reference
065
Description
A superb nineteenth century (Circa 1890) venetian carved, ebonised and exotically decorated blackamoor.

The turbaned and superbly dressed figure stands in his golden slippers on the prow of a gondola holding aloft in his left hand a tapered floriform torchier whilst in his right he holds a serving dish, a lavishly decorated cloth draped over his arm.

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This handsome, Blackamoor is raised upon its original faux marble column decorated with gilt and painted tassels.
Carlton House Antiques
fig 1. Carved polychrome and gilt wood Venetian blackamoor torchere figure holding a flame glass shade beside an octagonal decorated pedestal base.
fig 1. Blackamoor

Since Antiquity images from the East and North Africa have inspired Western Artists. During the 17th century we came to admire the bravery of their warriors and the beauty of their women, they were taken into wealthy families as bodyguards, bearers and servants, their loyalty was second to none and dressed in their exotic native costumes they became essential elements at court.

Height of Figure: 62" / 153cm

Height of Stand: 28" / 71cm

Total Height: 90" / 224cm

Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Venetian Blackamoor Torchere Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA414129
Dealers Internal Ref
065
Carlton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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Archive I Carved polychrome and gilt wood Venetian blackamoor torchere figure holding a flame glass shade beside an octagonal decorated pedestal base.

Blackamoor

Archive II Carved polychrome and gilt wood Venetian blackamoor torchere figure holding a flame glass shade beside an octagonal decorated pedestal base. View II
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Carved polychrome and gilt wood Venetian blackamoor torchere figure holding a flame glass shade beside an octagonal decorated pedestal base.
Blackamoor
Ref: SA414129
Carved polychrome and gilt wood Venetian blackamoor torchere figure holding a flame glass shade beside an octagonal decorated pedestal base.
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Sculpted torchere lamps originated in Venice during the 17th century as grand decorative lighting for aristocratic palaces. These figurative stands were designed to hold candles, oil lamps, or later, electric lights, representing the elaborate theatricality of Venetian Baroque and Rococo decorative traditions.

Traditional Venetian torcheres were predominantly carved from softwood, such as pine or linden wood. The surfaces were treated with gesso, painted using polychrome techniques, and detailed with gold leaf gilding to create rich, luminous textures.

Authentic period pieces display natural age-related craquelure in the gesso and paint layer, alongside genuine wear to the gilding showing the underlying bole layer. Hand-carving marks on unexposed areas and historical electrical conversions or candle sockets also indicate age.

A figurative torchere functions as a theatrical statement piece when placed in an entryway, formal drawing room, or hall alcove. Pairing the sculptural silhouette with minimalist architecture or rich maximalist decor highlights its historic form.

Dust surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural feather duster. Avoid liquid cleaners, solvents, or water, as moisture can dissolve historic gesso and detach delicate gold leafing.
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