245 - An important pair of matching CANDLESTICKS, known as “CEROFÉRAIRES” (candle-bearers), made of carved, polychrome, and gilded wood, resting on half-moon bases adorned with the face of a cherub. Italian work, late 17th to early 18th centuries. Height: approximately 58 cm.

An important pair of matching CANDLESTICKS, known as “CEROFÉRAIRES” (candle-bearers), made of carved, polychrome, and gilded wood, resting on half-moon bases adorned with the face of a cherub. Italian work, late 17th to early 18th centuries. Height: approximately 58 cm. Minor signs of wear; the candle holders and spikes are missing. Wear, damage, missing parts, restorations; the candle holders are missing. Traces of wood-boring insects.