THEATRICAL TORCHERES Dramatic early 19th century pair of seven foot tall French torcheres that were made for a theater in Normandy. Intricately carved wood pieces designed with oversized scrolled bases that surround a center acorn shape with fleur-de-lis detail. The middle with winged griffins with twisted tails that rise up to support fluted urns on their tails. Hand painted trompe l'oeil bronze finish. 84"h x 26"w France, early 19th C. ALCSD4150 |
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