18th/19th Century Tyrolean Italian Baroque Faux Marble Polychrome Painted Carved Giltwood Altar Lamp Torchiere

Description

A rare and most impressive Tyrolean antique hand carved and painted floor-standing candle stand torchere altar lamp with rich detail … more A rare and most impressive Tyrolean antique hand carved and painted floor-standing candle stand torchere altar lamp with rich detail and beautiful warm, rustic, distressed patina.

Born in the Tyrol Alpine region of the northeastern Italy and Austrian Alps in the late 18th / early 19th century, handcrafted in grand, awe inspiring Baroque taste.

Elaborately carved and sculpted, featuring tripartite base with figural Tyrol red and gold eagle coat of arms in scroll form, rich gesso over gilded gold wood, polychrome decorated faux rouge marble finish, sculptural silhouette with tapering squared column shaft, ornate bulbous knop and capital ornamentation, topped with a octagonal drip pan platform mounted with turned nozzle candleholder cup pricket.

This magnificent ecclesiastical antique Italian castle church altar candlestick captures the reason why we love European antiques so much. Nothing adds character to a piece like the time-worn, natural patina that only age can bring.

Circa 1775-1825

Dimensions:
64.75" High, 17.5" Wide. 17" Deep

Condition:
Great shape overall, especially considering age. Strong and sturdy. Retaining the original finish, elegantly aged, faded warm, mellow coloring, worn, naturally distressed finish, chippy paint and finish losses add to the overall antique authenticity, old world charm, and rich historical depth aquired from over two centuries of a life well lived. Delivered cleaned, ready to begin its next chapter.

Makes for an excellent statement piece, decorative object, religous folk art sculpture, floor lamp, pedestal stand, or accent piece. Related to Venetian and Tuscan design, Grand Tour, Gothic Medieval, Mediterranean old world, German, French, Spanish Continental Renaissance style.

The 18th century design is timeless, elegant and sophisticated, but understated and relaxed; complimenting a classical setting, or adding superb contrasting highlights to modern and contemporary interiors. less