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Candlestick (one of a pair)

ca. 1775–90
Not on view
Since ancient times, cut and polished chalcedony was very much sought after and used for jewelry and precious objects. The semi-transparent stone was believed to have apotropaic powers. It is possible that the facetted pieces used in the present examples have been re-cut from older objects to create these stylish neo-classical objects.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Candlestick (one of a pair)
  • Date: ca. 1775–90
  • Culture: probably French
  • Medium: Pale blue chalcedony, gilt bronze
  • Dimensions: Confirmed: 9 1/2 × 4 1/8 in., 38.8oz. (24.1 × 10.5 cm, 1100.085g)
  • Classifications: Metalwork-Gilt Bronze, Natural Substances
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
  • Object Number: 2019.283.87
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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