Antique Italian Cantagalli Maiolica Mythical Grotesque Beast Candlesticks
Item History & Price
Rare & Large Antique Italian 19th Century Cantagalli Maiolica Royal Mythical Griffin Beast Candlesticks
A superb pair of antique Italian Maiolica Candlesticks, in the form of crowned & winged mythical grotesque beasts holding decorated shields.
Beautifully executed and painted, the pair being finely decorated in greens, blues and ochre yellows.
The undersides marked with the Cantagalli cockerell.
In excellent condition with no losses nor restoration.
Ap...proximate height is: 14'' (36cm).
Provenance:Formerly part of a Norfolk family's long-established private collection and more recently in my own modest collection.
Please do ask questions as required and do also see my other listings of 17th century through to early 20th century art and collectibles.
Buy with Confidence:With a long association amongst the world of fine art and antiques, I have excellent sources of fine paintings and individual antiques. All of my items are researched, where possible, ensuring my buyers receive items that meet their expectations. My items are as described, thus allowing buyers to be assured of buying in full confidence. I will send my art and antiques anywhere in the world using reputable postal services and couriers to ensure the safe and secure delivery and when possible, personally delivering them to you myself.Services:If you wish to buy a particular antique item or artwork of a specific style, do let me know and I will do my best to source these items for you and list them here.
Please do contact me and I will be happy to help.
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A superb pair of antique Italian Maiolica Candlesticks, in the form of crowned & winged mythical grotesque beasts holding decorated shields.
Beautifully executed and painted, the pair being finely decorated in greens, blues and ochre yellows.
The undersides marked with the Cantagalli cockerell.
In excellent condition with no losses nor restoration.
Ap...proximate height is: 14'' (36cm).
Provenance:Formerly part of a Norfolk family's long-established private collection and more recently in my own modest collection.
Please do ask questions as required and do also see my other listings of 17th century through to early 20th century art and collectibles.
Buy with Confidence:With a long association amongst the world of fine art and antiques, I have excellent sources of fine paintings and individual antiques. All of my items are researched, where possible, ensuring my buyers receive items that meet their expectations. My items are as described, thus allowing buyers to be assured of buying in full confidence. I will send my art and antiques anywhere in the world using reputable postal services and couriers to ensure the safe and secure delivery and when possible, personally delivering them to you myself.Services:If you wish to buy a particular antique item or artwork of a specific style, do let me know and I will do my best to source these items for you and list them here.
Please do contact me and I will be happy to help.
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