Pair of candelabra bearing the arms of the Duke of York (1763–1827)

Jean Guillaume Moitte|Henri Auguste

1788/89 · Silver · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This pair of neo-classical candelabra is based on designs by the French sculptor Jean-Guillaume Moitte. The bases are engraved with the arms of Frederick Augustus, duke of York, second and favorite son of George III. The duke was a renowned bon vivant and an advanced patron of the arts. In addition to his purchases of contemporary French silver he was one of the pioneers in the appreciation of antique silver, and commissioned highly original historicizing table wares.

Artist

Jean Guillaume Moitte|Henri Auguste

Date

1788/89

Medium

Silver

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1921