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THB18th C. European Gilt Wood Figural Candleholder - Ceres
Lot 227b
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Western Europe, probably French or English, ca. 18th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved candle holder in the form of Ceres (Greek Demeter), the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, holding a torch adorned in lustrous gilding of up to 60% gold (equivalent to over 14 karats) and lovely pigments of tan, brown, black, beige, pink, and red. Draped in a lengthy, elaborate robe, the elegant deity stands with one foot forward on an integral plinth decorated with the relief of a cherub, as the end of her torch extends, gracefully swirling around her slender figure. Her gentle visage features round eyes, a naturalistic nose, and full, pink lips, all crowned by flowing coils of hazelnut-hued hair beneath a pointed diadem. The top of her torch is adorned with a brass cup, allowing a candle to be placed inside. Size: 8.25" L x 8.25" W x 26.125" H (21 cm x 21 cm x 66.4 cm)
Provenance: private Pasadena, California, USA collection
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#164685Missing big toe of proper right foot and proper right index finger. Chip to back of robe. Proper right arm repaired from several pieces with break lines visible. Nicks, abrasions, and perforations throughout, commensurate with age. Remains of wax from candle drippings, mostly on proper right side. Otherwise, excellent with lovely remains of gilding and pigments.Condition
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