Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pair of candlesticks
Object name
Pair of candlesticks
Date
1860-1870
Medium
Bronze, stone
Dimensions
a: 9 3/4 x 4 in. ( 24.8 x 10.2 cm )
b: 9 5/8 x 4 in. ( 24.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description
Matching candlesticks with molded circular black stone base with spreading circular foot with elongated lotus-petal reeding, partial baluster stem with a compressed round knop molded with two Grecian style handles and two palmettes on edge supporting seated winged sphinxes with Egyptomizing headdresses supporting footed urns with recessed scroll and palmette decoration, which act as sockets.
Credit Line
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Object Number
INV.641ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





