Lot 138

A monumental Apostle candelabra, Southern Germany, circa 1500

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A108kua | Live auction | 1169 Lots

Description

Galvanized iron-sheet. Three-level construction with large bowl to catch wax. Surrounded by twelve candle sticks with candle holders on top. In the middle there is an especially strong spout for the central candle, a hexagonal central piece with embossed blossom rosettes and a castle-shaped finial with four small Gothic towers. Defects, damage and additions. Diameter circa 60 cm, height 135 cm (with loop, without chain). During WW2 this candelabra was on loan in the Munich City Museum. There are two related candelabra in the Bavarian National Museum in Munich (MA 3451/52), originating from two churches in the Dachau area. ATTENTION: Self-collection or please get a shipping quote prior to bidding!

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General Information

The auction starts on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 001 - 861 and continues on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 862 - 1172. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.