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ECL-Bn.11:24-2013

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ECL-Bn.11:24-2013

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Identification

Title

Candelabrum

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

The volume Bn 11, entitled Vase antiche, is devoted entirely to vases, some antique, but mostly fanciful products after the antique. A large number of the engravings have the initials AE. V and the representation of fanciful vases fall into three groups, distinguished by the inscriptions (a) sic Romae antiqui sculptores ex aere et marmore faciebant,
(b) ex Romanis antiquitatibus,
(c) Romae ab antiquo repertum

Description

Content (description)

The candelabrum rises from a base of horizontal acanthus leaves over a channelled member, which is flanked by recumbent sphinxes; a drape hangs between their heads and a bearded mask is set in the centre. On this base is set a foot of fleshy leaves, over which tall volutes support a garland; above this is a concave member topped by lion's heads with rings in their mouths, and finally a flaring vessel of fleshy leaves. Over the garland is a putto's head set on wings.
ANT. SAL. ESCUDEBAT beneath the candelabrum

Content (object)

candelabrum

Content (note)


Dimensions

height (actual size): 247mm
width (actual size): 175mm

Inscription

No. 1 written in pencil on the back of the engraving

Materials & techniques note

copper engraving on paper

Production

History and association

Previous ownership

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