Design
1997 (made)
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When the Silver Galleries reopened in November 1996, the Friends of the V&A chose to commemorate this achievement by commissioning a piece of silver. The Director, Dr. Alan Borg, chose, on the recommendation of the Metalwork Department, Chris Knight (b.1964) as an artist capable of providing a contemporary design and a standard of finish that would be suitably monumental. Chris Knight, who was already represented in major collections, designs and produces silverware to be used. He regards functional requirements as creative guidelines, not restrictions. From time to time, these candelabra are used when the Director entertains formally.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Pen, pencil and crayon on paper |
Brief description | Full-scale design for a pair of three light candelabra by Chris Knight, pen, pencil and crayon, England, 1997 |
Physical description | Full-scale drawing for a pair of three light candelabra. The base supports a rising branch in the form of an arc to which is attached a stacked tier of ellipsoid sections at the apex. At the outer end of each section is attached an inverted cone in which rests a circular, gilt, drip pan and candle socket. |
Dimensions |
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Production type | Design |
Marks and inscriptions | 'Three Light Candelabra. / © Copyright Chris Knight 97. / Victoria and Albert Museum / Scale: Full Size / Materials: Silver, Graphite, Resin, Nylon.' (Inscribed in ink; lower left) |
Production | Attribution note: Commissioned by the Friends of the V&A, 1997, to commemorate the opening of Phase I of the Silver Galleries Project (1994-1996). Reason For Production: Commission |
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Summary | When the Silver Galleries reopened in November 1996, the Friends of the V&A chose to commemorate this achievement by commissioning a piece of silver. The Director, Dr. Alan Borg, chose, on the recommendation of the Metalwork Department, Chris Knight (b.1964) as an artist capable of providing a contemporary design and a standard of finish that would be suitably monumental. Chris Knight, who was already represented in major collections, designs and produces silverware to be used. He regards functional requirements as creative guidelines, not restrictions. From time to time, these candelabra are used when the Director entertains formally. |
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Accession number | E.807-2005 |
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Record created | February 5, 2016 |
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