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Candelabrum
English (London)
1744–45
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard)
Dimensions
Overall: 42.5 x 28 x 28 cm (16 3/4 x 11 x 11 in.)
Weight: 227 oz 4 dwt (8621 g)
Weight: 227 oz 4 dwt (8621 g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.37.1
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
The exuberant rococo design of these candelabra is based on a model produced by French royal silversmith Thomas Germain in the early 1730s. Perched on the stems are satyrs - companions of Bacchus, Roman god of wine - who allude to the candelabra's function on the dining table.
DescriptionOne of a pair (with 2001.37.2). Figural stem with a satyr holding up a vase-shaped socket with applied garlands of oak leaves and swirling sunflower branches. Three candle branches extend from the central socket. The pedestals and branch flanges engraved with the royal arms within the Order of the Garter and surmounted by a crown.
Marks
Struck under base with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1744-5) and with maker's mark of John Hugh Le Sage (struck three times on no.4). Grimwade 1680.
InscriptionsThe royal arms are those borne by George II or George III.
ProvenanceMade for either Thomas Osborne, 4th Duke of Leeds (b. 1713 - d. 1789) or Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds (b.1750 - d. 1799); by descent to the 10th Duke of Leeds Will Trust; October 24, 1990, sold by 10th Duke of Leeds Will Trust, at Christie's, London, lot 247. E. & C. T. Koopman & Son, Ltd, London; By 1996, most probably sold by E. & C. T. Koopman & Son to Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)