Drawing, Design for Candlesticks, 18th–19th century (CH 18109605)

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Drawing, Design for Candlesticks, 18th–19th century (CH 18109605)

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At center, a stand with scrolling feet supports four candlesticks emerging from scrolling acanthus leaves. Two fauns play the flute. Between them, a scrolling stem which supports a bowl of flowers. This is flanked by two alternative designs for candlesticks. Below, detail for an ornamental border.

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Date

1800
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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public domain

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