18th century Italian gilded candlestick mounted with a pearlescent oyster shell and adorned with gold leaf shells.
The 18th century Italian candlestick is originally from a historical church in Liguria, northeast of Italy. This was an altar candlestick and the white and gold color is a common characteristic of design and decoration of churches along the coastline. The candlestick has a natural-forming oyster shell with baroque pearls. The shells are hand-gilded and aged to coordinate with the piece. The gold leaf shells also adorn the candlestick as well as the polished mother of pearl pieces. The shells have also been applied as feet to make the piece look like as if it evolved together overtime.
Together, the elements create a contemporary and historical work of art.
Size: 16" high x 5.5" wide x 5" deep
