Lot 835 , A Venetian style carved and polychrome painted blackamoor torchere, H.6ft 10in.

A Venetian style carved and polychrome painted blackamoor torchere, modelled as a figure standing on a rocky base, with five scrolling branches fitted for electricity, H.6ft 10in.
Estimate £300-500

2 of the candle sconces are bent, damaged and repaired just below the gilt metal candelabras, above his left hand, small break above his right hand, small break above this right hand, shrinkage crack running down his right cheek under his left arm and down his left side, left arm has been off and re-glued, generally average.


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Sold for £280