![Three-Branch Candelabrum [2 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/27853/preview)
Three-Branch Candelabrum [2 of 2]
MakerParis,
Unknown
MakerPorcelain: Probably
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, active from 1756 to the present)
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Dateca. 1780
Mediumgilt bronze and porcelain
Dimensions33 1/4 x 16 1/2 x 9 in. (84.5 x 41.9 x 22.9 cm.)
DescriptionOne 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.
SignedLabel pasted to back inscribed $3(?)250
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Label TextEach 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.Status
On viewObject number13.18
![Three-Branch Candelabrum [1 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/27853/thumbnail)
![Six-light Candelabrum [1 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/27965/thumbnail)
![Three-Light Candelabrum [2 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/27969/thumbnail)
![Three-Light Candelabrum [1 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/27967/thumbnail)
![Lidded Vase [2 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/25169/thumbnail)
![Lidded Vase [1 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/25167/thumbnail)
![Mounted Vase [2 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/40967/thumbnail)
Unknown, French, 18th Century
porcelain: ca. 1740-1750; mounts: ca. 1750
Object number: 27.26
![Mounted Vase [1 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/40947/thumbnail)
Unknown, French, 18th Century
porcelain: ca. 1740-1750; mounts: ca. 1750
Object number: 27.25
![Lidded Vase [2 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/25129/thumbnail)
![Lidded Vase [1 of 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/25127/thumbnail)