Two Large Candlesticks, In Natural Patinated Wood, Carved With Gadroons, Three Stepped Feet, 17th Century

A beautiful and elegant pair of altar candlesticks in patinated, carved natural wood. The feet feature a complex design with three projecting sections and a body adorned with gadrooned motifs. The column base is decorated with palmette friezes, and the top terminates in a generously flared candle holder embellished with carvings and ornaments that decorate the upper part of the tapered base. A lovely decorative piece, it also features screw-in sockets on top for electrification, allowing for the creation of attractive tall lamps. Dating from the reign of Louis XIV, these two Baroque-style church ornaments possess all the qualities of a carefully chosen, high-quality decoration in the "Haute Époque" style. Long preserved from pests, these two large candlesticks, with their restrained proportions and pleasing silhouette, are sure to charm. They date from the late 17th century and are remarkably well-preserved.