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Large 19th Century Italian Rococo Silver‑Leaf Wood Altar Candelabra

$3,800
£2,869.98
€3,360.09
CA$5,398.72
A$5,492.50
CHF 3,147.75
MX$66,133.08
NOK 36,791.38
SEK 36,952.85
DKK 25,119.71

About the Item

An exuberant 19th-century Italian Rococo-style silver-leaf altar candelabra, richly carved in wood with the lively movement and theatricality collectors prize. The scrolling façade unfolds in a rhythmic play of S-curves and C-scrolls, pierced and open so that light passes through the design rather than weighing it down. Winged putti anchor the composition, their outstretched arms and tender faces emerging from a profusion of acanthus, flowers, and volutes, giving the piece a joyous, almost musical quality that recalls the most ornate Italian chapels. Unlike the heavier architectural language of the Baroque, this candelabra feels light, fluid, and playful, its ornament spilling out horizontally across the altar rather than rising in strict verticals or broken pediments. The carving is crisp and confident, with deep undercutting and refined details that speak to a highly trained ecclesiastical workshop. Silver leaf amplifies every curve, catching candlelight the way original church furnishings were meant to shimmer during feast days and high ceremonies. Created in the 19th century, when Italy was embracing a wave of historic revival styles, this work channels the taste for Baroque and Rococo splendor that captivated patrons decorating grand townhouses, villas, and private chapels. Collectors of Italian decorative arts and religious objects will recognize its roots in earlier 18th-century church carving, while interior designers will appreciate its scale and presence as a dramatic Rococo revival altar candelabra and statement table centerpiece for a console, credenza, dining table, or mantel. At once devotional and decorative, it brings the atmosphere of an old Italian sacristy or theater into a contemporary interior, bridging history, craftsmanship, and high style. Dimensions: H=23 in. W=70 in. D=10.25 in. 25 lbs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 70 in (177.8 cm)Depth: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The reverse shows later silver paint, visible old glue and reinforcements, minor separations, and a stable crack to the bottom board consistent with age and hand‑carved wood and gesso construction. Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition with expected wear, small silver‑leaf losses. Rubbing/discoloration near the lower edge from use. Later paint is also on the metal candleholders. Unsigned; any visible inscription is unknown and not attributed.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7185248748342

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