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Large Pair of C18th Giltwood Decorated Baroque Style Altar-type Candle-holders of Impressive Proportions.
M Lees and Sons
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Large Pair of C18th Giltwood Decorated Baroque Style Altar-type Candle-holders of Impressive Proportions.

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Large pair of C18th giltwood decorated baroque style altar-type candle-holders of impressive proportions.

Highly decorative pair of giltwood candlesticks with carved bodies raised on moulded triangular bases with bun feet beneath . The parchment-coloured ground with blue painted details and aged gilt highlights. The sides of each base decorated with a painted motif of a bishop's mitre , signifying their original purpose and use in a church or chapel .

The tops each with an iron strap-work candle-holder. The centre of the column with carved acanthus-leaf gilded detail.

In excellent original condition with wear and distressing to the painted surfaces commensurate with age , use and purpose.

H 60"

W 23"

D 23"

Italy or France c. 1750

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated these Baroque Giltwood Altar Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA512179
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1711
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Large pair of C18th giltwood decorated baroque style altar-type candle-holders of impressive proportions.
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Highly decorative pair of giltwood candlesticks with carved bodies raised on moulded triangular bases with bun feet beneath.
M Lees and Sons

. The parchment-coloured ground with blue painted details and aged gilt highlights. The sides of each base decorated with a painted motif of a bishop's mitre , signifying their original purpose and use in a church or chapel .

fig 1. A pair of tall eighteenth-century Baroque style carved giltwood and polychrome altar candlesticks with scrollwork and stepped bases.
fig 1. Large Pair of C18th Giltwood Decorated Baroque Style Altar-type Candle-holders of Impressive Proportions.

The tops each with an iron strap-work candle-holder. The centre of the column with carved acanthus-leaf gilded detail.

In excellent original condition with wear and distressing to the painted surfaces commensurate with age , use and purpose.

H 60"

W 23"

D 23"

Italy or France c. 1750

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Baroque Giltwood Altar Candlesticks to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA512179
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1711
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Large Pair of C18th Giltwood Decorated Baroque Style Altar-type Candle-holders of Impressive Proportions.

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,590
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
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For Sale
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A pair of tall eighteenth-century Baroque style carved giltwood and polychrome altar candlesticks with scrollwork and stepped bases.
Large pair of C18th giltwood decorated baroque style altar-type candle-holders of impressive proportions.
Ref: SA512179
A pair of tall eighteenth-century Baroque style carved giltwood and polychrome altar candlesticks with scrollwork and stepped bases.
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FAQs

Baroque altar candlesticks were decorative candleholders crafted during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries primarily for ecclesiastical settings, designed to elevate candlelight across church altars.

These pieces were typically carved from softwoods, coated with a gesso preparation, and finished with gold leaf gilding or hand-painted polychrome accents.

Authentic examples show genuine age wear including timber shrinkage cracks, surface gesso loss revealing the underlying bole, oxidisation on gilded areas, and hand-tool marks rather than modern symmetry.

Large altar candlesticks serve as architectural accents when placed flanking a fireplace hearth, positioned on a substantial sideboard, or styled in an empty corner to add vertical interest.

Dust gently with a dry, soft brush or microfibre cloth; avoid liquid cleaners, water, or wax polishes, which can dissolve water-gilded surfaces or damage delicate painted finishes.
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