Bidspirit auction | Pair Monumental Blackamoor Torcheres

Pair Monumental Blackamoor Torcheres - Origin: Probably Italian, Venetian style Date: 20th century Period/Style: Venetian / Rococo Revival Materials: Carved wood with black-painted and gilt decoration, electrical fittings and candle sleeves Form: Pair of opposing figural floor torcheres Description: A monumental opposing pair of carved figural torcheres in the Venetian tradition, each black-painted male figure shown in contrapposto with gilt curled hair, hoop earrings and a gathered gilt sash. Raised arms support a tall acanthus-wrapped stem issuing elaborate scrolling candelabra branches with foliate sockets. The figures stand on naturalistic rocky platforms above paneled, shaped pedestals carved with ribbon-suspended fruit clusters. Molded stepped bases terminate in scroll feet. Black-painted flesh contrasts with the gilt drapery, candelabra and architectural bases. Electrified. Dimensions: Each approximately 85 in. H, 21.5 in. W, 16 in. D. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered surface wear, rubbing and minor marks to black-painted and gilt finishes. Electrified, operation untested. Candle sleeves show minor discoloration and uneven alignment. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 85 x 21.5 x 16 in