This pair of tall ornamental torcheres is made of gilded metal. Each torchere sits on three slender curved feet and the center pole is entwined with floral and vine motifs and other curved pieces. At the top are several large leaves that support a flat flower shaped base with a spike protruding upward to accommodate a candle.
Unknown
Pair of Torchères,
Gilded metal
Object details
Accession number
M16n19.1-2
Primary Creator
Unknown
Full title
Pair of Torchères
Creation Date
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Display Media
Gilded metal
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Raphael Room
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.