Candlestick

Art Historical Context

This elegant silver candlestick, crafted in around 1780, exemplifies the refined metalwork of late 18th-century Russia. Standing 11 inches (27.9 cm) tall and weighing 23. ounces (663.5 g), it was designed for both practical illumination and ornamental display in affluent homes or ecclesiastical settings. As a product of Moscow's renowned silversmithing tradition, it bears the hallmarks of a vibrant center for European decorative arts during the reign of Catherine the Great. was a prized medium in imperial Russia, valued for its luster, malleability, and ability to convey status through intri...