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Pair of three branch candelabra
Possibly by: Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751–1843)
In the manner of: François Rémond (French (Paris), 1747–1812)
In the manner of: François Rémond (French (Paris), 1747–1812)
French
about 1785
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Gilt bronze, Sevres porcelain plaques
Dimensions
Height x width: 51.4 × 26 × 7.6 cm (20 1/4 × 10 1/4 × 3 in.)
Credit Line
Charles Hitchcock Tyler Residuary Fund
Accession Number44.75a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsMetalwork
DescriptionA pair of three-branch candelabra, rectangular base on four supports, with semi-circular ends surmounted by melusine figure supporting candle brackets; dark bronze and ormolu.
ProvenanceAccording to tradition, owned by the Amory family of Boston; By 1921, Miss Martha C. Codman. 1944, sold to the MFA.