Six-light Candelabrum [1 of 2]

MakerPossibly supplied by Dominique Daguerre (1772- 1796)

Maker Francois Remond (1747-1812)

MakerOr made by Pierre Gouthiere (1732-1813) (French, 1732 - 1813)

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Dateca. 1780

Mediumgilt bronze, painted bronze and steel.

Dimensions37 1/2 x 17 3/4 x 14 in. (95.3 x 45.1 x 35.6 cm.)

DescriptionCandelabrum formed by an urn shaped vase mounted with two female figures at either side from which are six branches for candles.

MarkingsAssembly marks

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Label TextBoth functional and highly decorative, these candelabra are two of the most impressive gilt bronzes in the Huntington collection, with their elaborate design, intricate construction, refined modeling, and brilliant finish. The design includes figures of female fauns, heavy vine garlands, fruiting ivy wreaths, and satyr masks, all alluding to lighthearted bacchanalian pleasures. The delicate branches, which once would have held candles, sit atop vases blued to imitate the precious stone lapis lazuli.

Object number27.180