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Pair Of 17Th C. Torcheres From A Monastery In Pistoia, Italy

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AE 668*

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2020
  • £6,950.00
  • €8,104 Euro
  • $8,692 US Dollar

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Item Description

Pair of Important Carved Figures of Page Boys that came from the chapel of a Monastery in the city of Pistoia, Tuscany , Northern Italy. 

The rare figures are of carved wood with the boys' tunics shaped in 'Cartapesta' , a late mediaeval Italian tradition similar to 'Papier Maché'. 
The original bottom plinths have been more recently mounted on later wooden triangular bases for increased balance. 

The 'Torchere' figures with their outstretched arms holding torches are 57 inches (145 cms) tall. overall. The figures date from the end of the 17th Century although the original paint and gilding will be beneath later layers.



Item Info

Seller Location

London, London

Item Dimensions

H: 145cm

Period

1675-1750

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

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+44 (0)207 4857810

+44 (0)7831 785059

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