Victorian Gothic Antique Gilt Bronze Ormolu Altar Pricket Candlestick

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A stunning antique late Victorian era European Neo-Gothic gilt bronze church altarstick candlestick.

Dating to the late 19th / early … Read more A stunning antique late Victorian era European Neo-Gothic gilt bronze church altarstick candlestick.

Dating to the late 19th / early 20th century, Continental Europe, likely French, featuring an exceptionally executed highly ornate sculptural silhouette, intricately detailed throughout, decorated in elaborate religious architectural and iconography motif, including cathedral, spire, pointed arch, quatrefoils, cross and figural icons, having a tripartite base, surmounted by tall pricket spike, rising from hexagonal candle holder platform surrounded by raised gallery, professionally finished in a later brilliant gilding, adding an opulent, warm, rich luxurious presence

Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas. Garrett was pleased to present the contents of a fine Turtle Creek estate, as well as selections from the collection of beloved Dallasite, Jane Akin Brasch. Property seized from JMJ Development, the Dallas development firm controlled by Tim Barton and set to become the first Mandarin Oriental hotel in Dallas will also be offered in this two-day auction. Highlights of nearly 800 lots include period antiques, fine art, notable sculpture, sterling silver, fine jewelry and designer handbag

Dimensions: (approx)
24" Tall, 8" Wide, 8" Deep

Keywords:
Gothic revival tall candle stick altar stick altarstick candle stand holder candelabra candelabrum altar lamp floor table console fireplace mantle mantel golden gold leaf doré bronze ormolu gold tone tabernacle relic reliquary monstrance altarpiece Catholic Christian church object sculpture home prayer room shrine Victorian period Belle Epoque See less