Lot 660

Islamic Decorated Candlestick

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Islamic Decorated Candlestick

Estimate: $500 - $700

Starting Bid: $250

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Attributed to Western Iran or Northern Iraq, ca. 1st half of 14th century CE. Fine carved hardwood eight-sided candlestick, ornamented with an elaborate fine inlaid silver and gold (?) wire flowering vines, on a deep brown lacquered surface ground, with a truncated eight-sided faceted base, drip-pan with petaled edges. 6.5" H × 4.75" W (16.51 cm H × 12.07 cm W).

Provenance: Collection of Tom Carson, NYS., active 1970’s - early 2000’s, then by descent to family.

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Item # 72174

  • Condition: There is a small chip on the top holder edge and chips on the pan edge and base edges; otherwise intact.

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