The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 13, 2026

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

attributed to Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain

(French, 1720–1791)
France, 18th century
gilt bronze
Overall: 52.7 x 30.5 cm (20 3/4 x 12 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1947.66.1
Location: Not on view
  • (Frederick A. Stern, New York).
  • {{cite web|title=Candle Bracket|url=false|author=Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain|year=c. 1750–1760|access-date=13 July 2026|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1947.66.1