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Design possibly inspired by François de Cuvilliés the Younger German
These torchères may have been inspired by Francois de Cuvillié's (1695–1768) more elaborate designs from his Livre d'Ornements, published in Munich about 1745–46.
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Title: Pair of tripod candlestands (torchères)
Designer:
Design possibly inspired by François de Cuvilliés the Younger (German, 1731–1777) , from his Livre d'Ornaments, published in Munich ca. 1745–46
Date: ca. 1740
Culture: German
Medium: Carved and gilded pine
Dimensions: Overall (each): 52 1/2 × 21 × 21 in. (133.3 × 53.3 × 53.3 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
Object Number: 1974.356.98, .99
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