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Barnebys HQ
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 votive lamp that preserves all 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, crafted in gilded brass, has that wide, slightly concave form that seems to gather light as if it were a sacred bowl. In front, a decoration of angels stands out, modeled in that devotional style characteristic of the period: serene faces, stylized wings, and a protective air that reinforces the object's spiritual function. The upper chains, also of brass, hold the lamp with an almost architectural presence, recalling the suspension systems of old churches, where every element had symbolism and a ritual function. At the bottom, the small finial adds a touch of visual balance, like the artisan's signature. The whole conveys a blend of devotion, craftsmanship, and antiquity, with that aged shine that only 19th-century brass can have. It is a piece that speaks of sacred spaces, ceremonial light, and the quiet beauty of historic religious objects. Certified shipping and careful packaging.
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