A 19th century Spanish Colonial carved wooden candleholder originating from a Peruvian church. The tall ecclesiastical form features a richly carved column rising from a decorative base with fluted and rounded elements. The shaft is adorned with carved leaf and foliate motifs, while the upper section supports a circular candle platform with a scalloped rim. Remnants of original polychrome decoration remain visible across the surface, reflecting the traditional painted finishes used in colonial Latin American religious furnishings. Such candleholders were commonly used within church altars and devotional settings, making this example an evocative piece of ecclesiastical art and colonial craftsmanship.

Dimensions: Height: 44 in
Diameter: 9 in

Condition Report:
Antique condition with wear consistent with age and historic use. Surface shows areas of paint loss, rubbing, and finish wear to the polychrome decoration. Minor scuffs and age-related imperfections present. Structurally sound and displays well.

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