Candelabrum (one of a pair)

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Candelabrum (one of a pair)

c. 1862

Designed by Louis-Constant Sévin (French, 1821–1888) Made by Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810–1892)

A version of this candelabrum was exhibited (with its mate) by the firm of Ferdinand Barbedienne at the International Exhibition of 1862, held in London, where the company won a medal for “casting bronze and silver in the most delicate manner and chasing with the greatest taste.”

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Object Details

Titles:

Candelabrum (one of a pair)

Date:

c. 1862

Artists:

Designed by Louis-Constant Sévin (French, 1821–1888) Made by Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810–1892)

Medium:

Bronze

Dimensions:

Height: 31 1/2 inches (80 cm)

Classification:

Lighting

Credit Line:

Bequest (by exchange) of Lisa Norris Elkins, 2002

Accession Number:

2002-201-2

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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