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Paar kandelaars

Creator

silversmith of Amsterdam (1730–1799) · 1730–1799

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Date: 1785
Medium: silver (metal)
Culture: Amsterdam
Institution: Rijksmuseum

These candlesticks with acanthus leaves, medallions and festoons were inspired by a design by Paris artist Jean François Forty that was published around 1780. This type of short candlestick was probably intended for a dressing or gaming table.

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