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Italian Antique 17th Century Hand Carved Wood Candelabra on Renaissance Base

$2,80018% Off$3,400

Encinitas, CA

Condition Notes: Good Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This item is been professionally restored and brought back to is original … moreGood Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This item is been professionally restored and brought back to is original finishing, color and function. less

Description: An Italian Antique 17th Century "Mecca" gilding Wood Hand carved Bear "Orso" Candelabra on Renaissance base.
The base and the … more An Italian Antique 17th Century "Mecca" gilding Wood Hand carved Bear "Orso" Candelabra on Renaissance base.
The base and the bear are gilded with Mecca, a silver gilt technique that want to simulate the gold.
The details of the carving, especially on the fur and the face of the bear are incredible. The base is a wonderful example of Renaissance motifs with a central "Mascherone" face, Acanthus leaves and curl wood cartouches. The bear is clutching the zoomorphic serpent shape candlestick holder.
This candelabra was covered with a thick layer of plaster, painted in red and transformed in to a lamp base in the early 20th Century as you can see on the two last pictures.
It has been professionally restored to the original conditions. less

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Encinitas, CA

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