Tripod Candelabrum
c. 1680
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
45.6 × 31.5 × 29.3 cm (17 15/16 × 12 3/8 × 11 1/2 in.)
Classification
candleholder - candelabra
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
29768
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
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.
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...