A Pair of Moorish Painted Bronze Candelabras, 19th Century tables beginning with a luminous outer

beginning with a luminous outer border of warm gold leaf that transitions into a bold

Crafted with exquisite detail

the piece carries a minor chip to one glass shelf

adding a three-dimensional depth to the industrial wire

working each layer of color and detailing solely by hand

A Pair of Moorish Painted Bronze Candelabras, 19th Century tables beginning with a luminous outer15 1 2"H x 7 1 2"Dia A pair of beautiful Moorish Torch Bearers. In fabulous 19th century condition. Alluring to say the least. Both having plumed headdresses. Both standing in contraposto. Ebonized and gilt bronze. Sculpture like these emerged as a response to the Moorish occupation of Europe. They were Arabic, hence the turbans and tunics you see here and most during the 19th century. Sold as a pair. Europe 19th Century