The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of May 30, 2026

A patinated bronze and marble candelabrum features a slender stem rising from four reclining lions. On a U-shaped branch decorated with two small lions, a draped Vulcan on our left and a nude Venus on our right stand upright. Both wear tall, patterned headpieces supporting circular candle holders. The dark, smooth metal of the figures and stem contrasts with the light, speckled marble base at the very bottom.

"Venus and Vulcan" Candelabrum

c. 1916

maker

Paul Manship

(American, 1885–1966)

America, New York

Patinated bronze and marble

Overall: 148.6 x 31.8 cm (58 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.)

Gift of the family of Sydell L. Miller 2025.582.1

Location: Not on view

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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2025.582.1