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Candle Bracket

c. 1750–1760

attributed to Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain

(French, 1720–1791)
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Culture
France, 18th century
Medium
gilt bronze
Measurements
Overall: 52.7 x 30.5 cm (20 3/4 x 12 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1947.66.1
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gilt bronze wall sconce features two asymmetrical arms that spiral from a central, leaf-like vertical support. Each arm, heavily textured with deep ridges and curling foliage, terminates in a flower-shaped nozzle atop a wide, leafy drip pan. The support curves downward, tapering into a flourish of acanthus leaves at the base. Small mounting holes are visible at the top and bottom of the ornate gold structure.

Candle Bracket

c. 1750–1760

Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain

(French, 1720–1791)
France, 18th century

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