Candlestick (from a series of twenty-four)

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Gallery 369, European Art 1500-1850, third floor (Boyer Gallery)

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Candlestick (from a series of twenty-four)

c. 1760-1770

Modeled by Gaspero Bruschi (Italian (active Florence), c. 1701–1780) Made by the Doccia porcelain factory, near Florence (1737–present)

This candlestick, one of a pair, came from a series of figures in Middle Eastern costume that was modeled after engravings published by Charles, count of Ferriol and French ambassador to Constantinople.

Gallery 369, European Art 1500-1850, third floor (Boyer Gallery)

Object Details

Titles:

Candlestick (from a series of twenty-four)

Date:

c. 1760-1770

Artists:

Modeled by Gaspero Bruschi (Italian (active Florence), c. 1701–1780) Made by the Doccia porcelain factory, near Florence (1737–present)

Medium:

Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilt decoration

Dimensions:

7 7/8 x 3 3/4 inches (20 x 9.5 cm)

Classification:

Lighting

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Joseph E. Temple Fund, 1907

Accession Number:

1907-266

Geography:

Made in Doccia, Italy, Europe

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Gallery 369, European Art 1500-1850, third floor (Boyer Gallery)

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