two-continental-pricket-candlesticks
Lot 1144
Two Continental Pricket Candlesticks
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th-early 20th century, tripodal paw footed forms, including a tall gilt bronze form with Neoclassical urn capital, ornate standard with acanthus decoration, architectural base with oval mounts depicting the Holy family (29 1/2 in.); a carved wood form, decorated in white polychrome and gilt, retaining metal pricket (23 in.).

30 x 18 x 11 1/2 in.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Scattered old insect damage to wood, with areas of paint and gilt losses and chipping; bronze form with rubbing to gilt, some surface marks, and slight separation at upper knop, lacking pricket spire.