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From an important Belgian collection

A pair of Italian ebonized porte-torchères, Venice, late 19th century

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1,500 - 2,000 EUR

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Description

tripod, the stem formed by a Moorish servant figure, the top decorated with drapery; together with a porte-torchère of similar decor, of later date


(3)


The pair: Height 36 3/4 in., width 13 1/2 in., depth 12 1/4 in. ; Haut. 93,5 cm, larg. 34 cm, prof. 31 cm

The third: Height 36 5/8 in., width 16 1/4 in., depth 14 1/4 in. ; Haut. 93 cm, larg. 41 cm, prof. 36 cm

Private collection, Belgium

Our porte-torchères are inspired by the creations of Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732), whose Venetian workshop produced several sets of ebonised furniture with figures of Moors, several examples of which can be seen at the Ca' Rezzonico museum in Venice.