Candelabra

Artist Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751 - 1843)

Date1810

MediumBronze, ormolu, and marble

DimensionsOverall: 54 inches (137.16 cm)

Credit LineGift from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Renken Sr.

Object numberF69-12/2

On View

Not on view

Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

Terms

DescriptionThe columns formed as fasces, each supporting ten horn-shaped branches in two tiers (4 in the form of Colphin heads on top and 6 with Gorgon heads on the bottom) and surmounted by plumed helmets (with hinged ear guards and winged eagle crests), the bases with trophies of draped spears, clubs, swords and laurel. The plinths with plaques of Neptune and Amphitrite and ships' prows, on green marble bases with turtle feet.

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