California 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...

A striking pair of monumental Art Deco torcheres, salvaged from a historic Chicago courthouse and inscribed “LEX”(Latin for Law) and “1927”. These architectural torchieres embody the...

Spanish wrought iron torchiere standing candelabra Early 20th century Handcrafted rustic piece Twisted wrought iron pillar supports four arms an...

Elegant sculptural table lighter by Tommaso Barbi, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. The piece features a polished brass top and base paired with a white ceramic body in a refined s...

This set of tall candlesticks, or torcheres could have been Church candle pricket torcheres. They hold large 1" diam. or so wax candles, above a wide...

Venetian Carved Giltwood light Torchiere Candleholder Floor Lamp Collectible LA. Very Fine and Rare Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved and Gilt w...

A magnificent pair of Late 19th-century Gothic Revival bronze torcheres, richly detailed and crowned with alabaster flame-form shades. Each torchère features finely cast decorative m...

19th Century French stand-up light bronze torchère on a wood and marble base. Dimensions: 90" H x 16" W x 16" D.   

A pair of South European carved parcel-giltwood and faux-marble painted torchères from the late 18th or early 19th century. Carved all-over with gilt acanthus foliage, each piece fea...

Mid-Century iron candlestick holder with square plates. This versatile piece holds up to six candles and can be wall mounted or placed on the ground providing a calm and warming ligh...

An ode to the first woman in space travel, smooth lunar façade juxtaposed with a 'moonscape' textured base in patinaed hand cast solid bronze. Models in the collection are individua...

Black enameled standing candle holder with wire tripod base. Fits 1 inch candle. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.

Pair of Spanish hand wrought iron planters standing on tripod bases and decorated with garlands of chain.

Pair of wrought iron floor torchieres with three arms.

19th century wrought iron & brass torchère. Measures: 19" triangular base x 58" high Offered as a matching pair.

A wonderful pair of hand carved and gilded torcheres with handwrought iron candle arms and bobeches. The candelabra portion lifts out of the wood base...

This is a wonderful Continental 18th century pricket stick. The pricket is composed of turned walnut and is sculptural in its turnings. This candle stand is in overall good condition...

An ode to the first woman in space travel, smooth lunar façade juxtaposed with a 'moonscape' textured base in patinaed hand cast solid bronze. Models in the collection are individua...

Unique wrought iron floor candelabra from France, 1940's. Three wavy arms sit on a slender stem and forged iron circular base. Beautiful addition to any room. Two available, sold ind...

Of cornucopia form with flared candleholder tapering to a scrolled end; adorned with florets and acanthus leaves all-over a later ebonized wooden plinth; ex-collection of Michael Tay...

A pair of Italian Pine Torcheres, circa 1800 or earlier.

An interesting and unusual cast iron and carved pine 8 light candle stand with a large wonderfully carved wood flame finial. Remnants of old paint on the cast iron base, the support ...

Carved figures holding aloft a cornucopia form torchere. Dressed in flowing tunics slashed at the knees, shod in sandals strapped about the calves standing contra posto on square pli...

Finley wrought iron with hints of the original poly-chrome finish. Nicely waxed finish. Too small leaves missing, but barely noticeable. Bottom is 17" x 17".