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Guéridon and Candelabrum
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Guéridon and Candelabrum

anonymous · c. 1775 · turning; vitrification; paint; gild; emailleren; fired; formed; glaze; gold (metal); email; porcelain

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Elegant wood guéridons were placed on either side of a mirror to serve as stands for a candelabrum. The reflected candlelight added lustre to the room, often further accentuated by the gleaming gilt frame of the mirror.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
candlestick
Credit lineGuéridon and Candelabrum. c. 1775. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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