Lot Essay
A closely related pair of Genoese torcheres, with putti of similar slightly plump proportions and similarly carved draperies, is illustrated in L. Canonero, Barocchetto Genovese, Milan, 1962, fig. IV.
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EARLY 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY GENOESE
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A PAIR OF NORTH ITALIAN GILTWOOD TORCHERES
Early 18th Century, possibly Genoese
Each in the form of a winged cherub holding aloft a foliate wrapped torch, on a simulated marble concave sided plinth, restorations, redecorated, with traces of earlier decoration
48½ in. (123 cm.) (2)
Early 18th Century, possibly Genoese
Each in the form of a winged cherub holding aloft a foliate wrapped torch, on a simulated marble concave sided plinth, restorations, redecorated, with traces of earlier decoration
48½ in. (123 cm.) (2)
Sale room notice
Please note that the measurement should read that the left one is smaller: 47¼ in. (120 cm.) high and not as stated in the catalogue.