Design drawing
Design
1997 (designed (process))
1997 (designed (process))
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This is an original watercolour sketch, one of three designs for a pair of candlesticks by the UK-based art enameller, Fred Rich. It shows a developmental stage in Rich's ambitious plan. The designer has begun to envisage themes which will come to almost complete fruition in the design drawing E.995-2000.
Now in the Metalwork collection, these cloisonné candlesticks were commissioned by the V&A and funded with the assistance of Mrs Rita Gans in memory of her husband Mr Jerry Gans. The cloisonné technique is also common in the production of jewellery and is achieved by creating sections over the body of the overall shape of the object using silver wire. The sections are then filled with coloured enamels and fired. The filigree wire borders delineate these sections within the design lending a more vivid quality to the enamelling.
Now in the Metalwork collection, these cloisonné candlesticks were commissioned by the V&A and funded with the assistance of Mrs Rita Gans in memory of her husband Mr Jerry Gans. The cloisonné technique is also common in the production of jewellery and is achieved by creating sections over the body of the overall shape of the object using silver wire. The sections are then filled with coloured enamels and fired. The filigree wire borders delineate these sections within the design lending a more vivid quality to the enamelling.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Design drawing |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil and body-colours |
| Brief description | Sketch for a cloisonné candlestick by Fred Rich, 1997 |
| Physical description | A rectangular piece of cream laid paper showing a rectilinear object on a dark blue background. The main body of the object is coloured in maroon. It is patterned with flower-like forms in greyish white and outlined in blue. This section is separated from a less decorative base by a gold band. An ornate, gold candlestick holder sits at the top of the main body and comprises two entwined Gecko forms. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | signed in bottom right corner 'Fred Rich 97' |
| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Summary | This is an original watercolour sketch, one of three designs for a pair of candlesticks by the UK-based art enameller, Fred Rich. It shows a developmental stage in Rich's ambitious plan. The designer has begun to envisage themes which will come to almost complete fruition in the design drawing E.995-2000. Now in the Metalwork collection, these cloisonné candlesticks were commissioned by the V&A and funded with the assistance of Mrs Rita Gans in memory of her husband Mr Jerry Gans. The cloisonné technique is also common in the production of jewellery and is achieved by creating sections over the body of the overall shape of the object using silver wire. The sections are then filled with coloured enamels and fired. The filigree wire borders delineate these sections within the design lending a more vivid quality to the enamelling. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.994-2000 |
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| Record created | March 18, 2009 |
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