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Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Ceiling lamp - Votiva - Brass - Angels of the Church
It is a 19th-century viric lamp that preserves the solemnity of ancient liturgical pieces, the ones that hung in temples and chapels, casting a circle of warm light around the altar. The main body, worked in gilded brass, has that broad, slightly concave shape that seems to gather light as if it were a sacred bowl. In the front, a decoration of angels stands out, modeled with that devotional style typical of the era: serene faces, stylized wings, and a protective air that reinforces the object's spiritual function. The upper chains, also brass, support the lamp with an almost architectural presence, recalling the suspension systems of ancient churches, where every element had symbolism and a ritual function. At the bottom, the small finial adds a touch of visual balance, like a craftsman's signature. The whole conveys a blend of devotion, craft, and antiquity, with that aged glow that only 19th-century brass can have. It is a piece that speaks of sacred spaces, ceremonial light, and the quiet beauty of historical religious objects. Tracked shipping and secure packaging.
Estimate:$281.21
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