Offered here is a beautiful antique Italian gilt wood candle stand. It has hand carved details at the top, the column, and gorgeous detail on the big, square footed base. The candle stick stands 18.5" high and is about 7" at the base. The gilding is worn in places so that the red bole and some gesso shows through. It's a very beautiful piece.
Offered here is a fabulous antique Mexican santo, depicting Saint Isadore. The figure has glass eyes, cast upward to heaven, caries a cross and is accompanied by a sheep. I love the way the base is shaped...it has a little extension to accommodate the sheep. It is carved wood and gesso, polychrome. The halo is made of tin. It is in superb condition. The statue measures 19" including the halo. Santo Isadore is the patron saint of farmers and the rural communities.
Here we have a pair of Italian giltwood church candlesticks from the early 19th century. The gilding has darkened over time and some chips reveal the gesso underneath. The have wonderful form and patina. They measure about 9.5" in height.
