Pair Memento Mori Candlesticks | 1800s Carved Wood | 16.3”
An exceptional and visually arresting pair of Memento Mori candlesticks, beautifully carved in wood with gilded and dark painted details. Each candlestick features a realistic human skull beneath an ornate candleholder with a metal spike. Elaborate Baroque Revival decoration includes scrolling bases, foliate details and turned stems. Originating from a monastery in France.
General: The overall dimensions of the Memento Mori Candlestick are a height of 16.3 inches (41.5 cm) and the base is 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide.
Condition: These candelabras are in good condition - surface wear and minor losses to the decorative finish. Please see the enclosed images.
