Pair of Candlesticks
Unknown
Last quarter 18th century
Medium
Copper, enameled and gilded
Dimensions
H.: 27.9 cm (11 in.)
Classification
candleholder - candlestick
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
91152
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...