Tripod Candelabrum

Discussion

FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

This ambitiously sculptural candelabrum was probably made by a London silversmith trained in France. Its classical-inspired figure, holding aloft a cornucopia, exemplifies the widespread influence of French court style, which was transmitted by prints of designs that were distributed throughout Europe. The dissemination of these patterns fostered an international standard for fashionable interiors and stimulated demand for new furnishings in the latest styles.

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