Pair of Lead Candle Sconces with Reliefs at Wilton House.

The Pair of Rococo Gilded Lead Candle Sconces with Reliefs at Wilton House.

Mid 18th Century.

Cast and hand chased.

Here attributed to John Cheere (1709 - 87).

Height approx. 24 inches

I am unaware of any other versions of these objects.

Currently located in the cloister at Wilton House.

I am very grateful to the 18th Earl and Countess of Pembroke for allowing me to visit Wilton House with my camera and for giving me free access to the sculptures at the house outside visiting hours.

I am also very grateful to the staff at Wilton House, Charlotte Spender, Sandie Buxcie, and in particular the House Manager Nigel Bailey and all at Wilton who made me feel most welcome.

Probably derived from an engraving .

Peter Boel, Dogs Attacking Boar, n.d., etching on paper, image: 7 1⁄4 x 12 1⁄2 in. (18.5 x 31.7 cm).  

Image courtesy Smithsonian American Art Museum.

https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/dogs-attacking-boar-54564

The original is in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

https://emuseum.mfah.org/objects/121261/hounds-bringing-down-a-boar

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