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Candle Bracket

c. 1765–1775

after a design by Jean Charles Delafosse

(French, 1734–1789)
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Culture
France, style of Louis XVI, 18th century
Medium
carved and gilded wood
Measurements
Overall: 88.3 x 62.3 x 47.6 cm (34 3/4 x 24 1/2 x 18 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1928.654.1
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gilt wood wall fixture features three candle holders. A central post with floral swags is mounted with a lion-like head holding a metal ring. Two scrolling arms curve outward, while a third rises from an urn-shaped pedestal with square handles. Each arm ends in a fluted cup and metal socket. The gold leaf is worn, revealing white gesso and cracks in the wood, particularly along the arms and terminal pendant.

Candle Bracket

c. 1765–1775

Jean Charles Delafosse

(French, 1734–1789)
France, style of Louis XVI, 18th century

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