Glass Torchères

A Large and Impressive Italian 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Torchere, after a model by Niccolò Roccatagliata (Genoa 1593 - Venice 1636). The triangular foot base with projecting putti supporting the stem and oval reserves within cartouche motifs, one containing the initials "S.D" with an olive tree in-between and a bull-head below. The stem knot with figures of winged caryatids and festoons and upper part with cherub heads, acanthus leaves and egg and bead patterns and topped with a later white glass globe. The decorative system refers to the documented artistic production of the Venetian workshop of Niccolò Roccatagliata and takes inspirational model from the base of the Renaissance bronze of the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro in Venice, a work signed by Andrea del Bartolomeo di Alessandri known as Brescianino. Electrified. Circa: Venice, 1850-1880. RELATED LITERATURE L. Planiscig, Venezianische Bildhauer der Renaissance, Vienna, 1921, figs. 661-664; C. Avery, 'Andrea del Bartolomeo di Alessandri detto il Bresciano" lavator di gettar di Bronzo": candelabri, satiri e battenti', M. Ceriana and V. Avery (eds.), L'Industria artistica del Bronzo del Rinascimento a venezia e nell'Italia settentrionale, Venice, 2008, pp. 233-252. Similar models of this torchere were part of the interior decor collection at the Vanderbilt Mansion in New York (see black and white photo). The Cornelius Vanderbilt II House was a large mansion built in 1883 at 1 West 57th Street in Manhattan, New York City. It occupied the frontage along the west side of Fifth Avenue from West 57th Street up to West 58th Street at Grand Army...

An exceptional pair of early 18th-century gilded and mirrored etched glass Venetian altar - candlesticks. Of triangular form, demonstrating insets of original etched mirror glass to ...

A Pair of Magnificent and Palatial Patinated Bronze Figural Putto Seven-Light Gilt-Bronze, Rock-Crystal and Amethyst Glass Candelabra, On Green Marble Pedestals. By Raingo Frères, ...

An antique piano oil lamp offers hand painted floral shade over brass base having foliate embossed font and raised on telescoping shaft having three legs ter...

American brass and oak swivel spot light on telescopic tripod stand, Late 19th century.

A scarce 18th century Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted wooden newel post torchère. This completely original 250 year old antique, modeled as a putti (angel - boy- cherub), having traditional inset glass eyes, polychromed, depicted standing, one leg slightly in front of the other, one arm bent supporting post, on circular base. circa 1780s This wonderful architectural salvaged building element would have been positioned on top of the first post at the beginning of a staircase railing...

A signed Murano art glass altar candlestick or torchère, attributed to Seguso Vetri d’Arte, mid-20th century. The design is a striking example of postwar Italian glasswork, featuring...

Combination of marble and brass with blown glass shades make these outstanding examples of Chapman lighting company.

Pair of Hollywood Regency Patinated Metal Torchieres, with lion head ring handles on brass paw feet mounted on mirrored fluted ionic columns terminating in square bases. 51" H x 11.2...

A substantial Italian Murano 'torchiere' art glass candlestick holder, relatively large, Moder style/Postmodern period, made in Italy by Cenedese Vetri, circa late-20th century. A be...

Blown Glass. Silver Mirror or Smoke Mirror. Molten glass is an incredibly malleable material. It is viscous enough to be blown and gradually hardens as it loses heat. As the glass c...

THE SYLVE CANDLE HOLDERS elevate the art of glassmaking with their captivating, freeform design. Handcrafted from molten glass at 1200 degrees, each piece is shaped like a sculptor’s...

THE SYLVE CANDLE HOLDERS elevate the art of glassmaking with their captivating, freeform design. Handcrafted from molten glass at 1200 degrees, each piece is shaped like a sculptor’s...