A Pair of Moorish Painted Bronze Candelabras, 19th Century "Ridge Climb" by Gene Koss at the universities of San

at the universities of San Francisco State and Berkeley

Rising on stretcher joined tapered supports

Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century

provide a solid and aesthetically pleasing base

this striking work measures is elegantly presented within a warm walnut frame

A Pair of Moorish Painted Bronze Candelabras, 19th Century "Ridge Climb" by Gene Koss at the universities of San15 1 2"H x 7 1 2"Dia A pair of beautiful Moorish Torch Bearers. In fabulous 19th century condition. Alluring to say the least. Both having plumed headdresses. Both standing in contraposto. Ebonized and gilt bronze. Sculpture like these emerged as a response to the Moorish occupation of Europe. They were Arabic, hence the turbans and tunics you see here and most during the 19th century. Sold as a pair. Europe 19th Century