Art Institute of Chicago

Candelabrum

Probably London

Date

c. 1680

Medium

Silver

Culture

London

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Institution

Art Institute of Chicago

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.

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