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Candelabrum Pair

1757–1758
(French, 1726–1791)
France, Paris
silver
Diameter: 19.9 cm (7 13/16 in.); Overall: 38.1 x 24.5 cm (15 x 9 5/8 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1940.14
Location: 216A French and German
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These candelabra are part of a dinner service sent from Paris, France to Saint-Petersburg, Russia in two separate shipments, the first of which contained 270 objects for 8 dozen place settings.

Description

This pair of candelabras were one small part of the Parisian Service, an enormous silver dinner set commissioned by Empress Elisabeth of Russia. This revival of artistic relationships between France and Russia towards the end of her reign was connected to her policy of reconciliation with the French Royalty. Though Elisabeth died before seeing the complete service delivered from Paris to Saint Petersburg it continued to be used well into the reign of Catherine II.
Candelabrum Pair

Candelabrum Pair

1757–1758

François Thomas Germain

(French, 1726–1791)
France, Paris

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