Design for a Candlestick, Graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor and wash on paper, Two branches formed by leaves rise along the two lateral edges of the hexagonal gaine which forms the shaft. One leaf passes in front, the other behind, the foot of a tripod incense burning acting as central finial. Sockets formed by leaves. Burning candles, outlined. A medallion showing a girl and two putti is suspended from the base of the tripod., France, 1770–80, metalwork, Drawing

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