Pair of candlesticks
third quarter 18th century
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Height (.7): 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm); Height (.8): 9 13/16 in. (24.9 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
French, Montauban (Toulouse Mint)
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Ella Morris de Peyster, 1957
Accession Number
58.60.7, .8
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 18th French decorative arts with this pair of silver candlesticks, masterfully crafted by François II Lacassaigne at Toulouse Mint in Montauban during the third quarter the century (circa 1750–1775). Standing at just under 10 inches tall—9 11/16 inches (24.6 cm) and 9 13/16 inches (24.9 cm)—these elegant pieces exemplify the period's silversmithing prowess, where functionality met opulent design. Produced from high-quality silver, they bear the hallmarks of regional French craftsmanship, including mint marks that authenticated their origin and quality. In the op...
About the Artist
François II Lacassaigne|Toulouse Mint ( | ) · 1706 | –1803 |
born 1706, master 1733, recorded 1773|