A rare floor candelabra "The Moor"

A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"
A rare floor candelabra
"The Moor"

A rare floor candelabra (girandole) in the form of a Moor sculpture. Made of wood and composite material, covered with paintings, gilding, and silvering. Italy, early 20th century.


Historical background: Moors were truly exotic for Europeans; they were often seen in the courts of royal and imperial dynasties. Depictions of Nubians in art are a reflection and tribute to entire eras, an opportunity to feel part of the royal court.