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Two Louis XV White Lacquered and Gilded Wood Sicilian Palm Holders
$1,198.62
£896.64
€1,000
CA$1,650.24
A$1,805.99
CHF 954.31
MX$21,555.69
NOK 12,178.15
SEK 11,137.91
DKK 7,618.87
About the Item
This is a beautiful and authentic pair of antique Sicilian carvings, known regionally as "Palm Holders" (Portapalme), dating from the 19th century and crafted in the elegant Louis XV style. These pieces originate from Sicily, an area renowned for its distinctive ecclesiastical and noble decorative arts.
Historically, these palm holders were used in wealthy homes and small private chapels within palazzi across Southern Italy. Their purpose was to decoratively hold blessed palm branches (especially after Palm Sunday) or to support intricate compositions of faux flowers or shells, acting as exquisite religious and decorative accents. They can also be categorized as small Torcheres (candlesticks), and their upper structure suggests they may have originally held a metal fitting, a candle, or been converted into lamps, a common adaptation over time.
Each piece is meticulously hand-carved from wood, featuring an aged white or pale cream lacquer finish beautifully contrasted with rich, original gilding (gold leaf). The small one is 22 cm in height
The first piece features a squat, vase-like form on a hexagonal base, decorated with scrolling gilt Rococo flourishes and a bulbous shape.
The second piece is taller and more architectural, with a fluted body, prominent carved acanthus or stylized leaf work, and a square base.
The lacquer and gilding display a wonderful, authentic patina, including expected wear, craquelure, and minor losses consistent with their age and use over more than a century. This distressed condition is prized by collectors as a mark of genuine antiquity.
They are perfect for adding a touch of Sicilian Baroque Revival or Rococo elegance to a console table, mantelpiece, or as decorative objects in a curated cabinet.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Diameter: 5.52 in (14 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Catania, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7139247419322
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