Candelabrum

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candelabrum

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.234

Description

One of a pair of five-light candelabrum with winged female figure supports: figure wears classical drapery and wreath (on head) and holds large floral wreath which forms base of lights; five S-shaped supports with molded foliate decoration support candle sockets and drip pans with lotus leaf and star decoration; supports attached to central flaming torch device by means of S-shaped molded brackets with floral and foliate designs; female stands on sphere supported by leafy base; rectangular base has wreath decoration on two sides; on front facade .234 cherub with insect wings holds bee and on .235 cherub holds arrow and flowers; acanthus leaf border near base; "S" stamped into base element; scroll branches bear inscribed Roman numerals on top edges; stamped into base element: "S."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1810

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

36 in

Diameter

12 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 36 x 12 in. (91.4 x 30.5 cm)

Material

Bronze (patinated), Bronze, gilded

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Coralie Livingston Barton

Notes

Former owner

Person or Organization

Louise Davezac Livingston

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.88.235 - Candelabrum - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of a

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Entrance Hall