Candlestand and holder (guéridon)

Martin Carlin|Sèvres Manufactory

Maker

Martin Carlin|Sèvres Manufactory

Date

ca. 1730–85

Medium

Oak veneered with tulipwood and amaranth, the marquetry of tulipwood, boxwood, and sycamore. Legs and hub are of solid amaranth; there is a steel shaft; mounts are of gilt bronze.

Dimensions

Overall: H. 77.8 cm; H. without candleholder: 89.5 cm; W. of upper oval tray 33.6 cm; W. of lower oval tray 36.7 cm

Form

Stand

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Accession

1975.1.2027

Credit line

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975