Object Detail
Description
candelabra, pair, figural, representing Summer and Winter, Louis XV Style Rococo-style six branch candelabra, central stem forms a tree trunk. Each candelabra has different figure design. One candelabra at base of tree trunk sits a putto (to left) and to the right stands an adult male figure, both are warming themselves at a fire. On other female figure with sheaf of wheat and hand sythe in left arm and ears of wheat in right hand. Seated male child holds ears of wheat in both hands. Possible top and base sections not original, added later.
Maker and role
manufacturer: unknown
Production place
France
Production date
circa 1840-1845
Media description
gilt-bronze [ormolu]
Measurements
700 x 320 x 260 mm
Inscriptions
Various parts of the pieces have been stamped with the letter 'Y' or 'Y Y '.
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0611
TJC reference number
763
