A pair of Italian late Renaissance parcel-gilt, brown-painted and carved torchères late 16th century

Collection of Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Scattered old worm damage, resulting in some losses to wood in a few isolated areas; not extensive. Scattered small restorations. Redecorated, paint and gilding with rubbing, losses and surface dirt. Scattered losses to gesso. One with top slightly tilted. In sound condition.
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