Description
A most unusual and rare pair of early 18th century Italian gilt figural candlesticks. The animated carved and gilt wood figures with flowing robes, each supporting a tiny candle pricket. A basket of flowers and fruit upon their heads which in turn support faux green marble trays. The octagonal bases carved with an acanthus leaf frieze on faux green marble plinths. Circa: 1700 Height: 40cm Width: 21cm.