An extremely rare and outstanding pair of candlesticks by renowned porcelain master Jacob Petit, featured in the August 2004 issue of Antiques Magazine. Portraying two figures representing the exotic Far East, these candleholders are a phenomenal expression of French porcelain artistry. Petit expertly combines meticulous details, such as the figures’ beautifully painted costumes and faces, with grand Rococo flourishes like the large gilt-accented foliate torches they bear. Exceptional in size and design, these candlesticks are the absolute pinnacle of Petit’s phenomenal work. An almost identical pair resides in the New Orleans Museum of Art. Excellent condition.

Jacob Petit owned one of the most important and well-known