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Decorative arts

Three-Branch Candelabrum [1 of 2]

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Type
Decorative arts(Opens in new tab)
Date
ca. 1780
Accession number
13.17
Makers
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory(Opens in new tab) (French, born 1756)
Unknown(Opens in new tab) (Unknown)
Dimensions
33 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 10 in. (85.1 x 39.4 x 25.4 cm.)
Medium
gilt bronze and porcelain
Description
One of a pair of three light candelabra. It is formed by a flask shaped vase decorated with swans' heads on either side forming handles. Bronze lilies emerge from the vase into which candles can be placed.
Credit
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Department
European Art
Find out more
View in the Art Museum catalog(Opens in new tab)
Each of these ornate candelabras is formed by a flask-shaped white porcelain vase decorated with swans’ necks on either side, forming handles. A flower garland elegantly drapes around the top half of the vase, beginning in the swans’ beaks. Bronze lilies emerge from the vase and serve as candleholders.

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