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Museum-Grade 19th Century Wettiner Medieval Frieze
Jnah, Beirut
2 days agoDetails
TypeOther
ConditionUsed
Seller TypeIndividual
Description
This is an extraordinary piece of sculptural artistry-a monumental Wettiner Jubilee Candle crafted from deep ochre beeswax, serving as a soaring chronicle of German dynastic history. Every millimeter of its surface is a masterclass in high-relief carving, featuring an incredibly dense, multi-tiered frieze of the House of Wettin monarchs. From the meticulously rendered chainmail of medieval knights to the flowing caparisons of their steeds and the crisp, Latinate inscriptions of legendary rulers like Friedrich der Streitbare and Moritz von Sachsen, the level of detail is staggering. This is not merely a candle, but a rare museum-quality heirloom that bridges the gap between historical record and fine sculpture. Given its immaculate state of preservation and the sheer complexity of the panoramic waxwork-which rivals the finest ivory carvings of the 19th century-this piece holds immense prestige and a truly commanding market value for the serious collector of European antiquities.
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