Candlestick
1998 (made)
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The work of Fred Rich is now being acquired by major collections. His training as a jeweller has given him a technical virtuosity that is clearly evident in these candlesticks. The candlesticks feature cloisonné decoration: the design is outlined by metal fillets (cloisons) secured to the metal base and the enclosed spaces are filled with coloured enamels, which are then fired. This gives a vivid pictorial quality and polychromatic effect to the surface of the metal.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, parcel gilt, with cloisonné enamel |
| Brief description | One of a pair of parcel gilt and enamelled silver candlesticks designed and made by Fred Rich, London, 1998 |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
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| Gallery label | 11. PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS
Silver, oxidized and gilt, cloisonné enamel
Hallmarks for London, 1998
Mark of Fred Rich (b.1952)
Designed and made by Fred Rich
Inscribed on the base with the artist's signature and JIG for Jerry Gans.
The work of Fred Rich is now being acquired by major collections. His training as a jeweller has given him a technical virtuosity, clearly evident in these candlesticks. The demanding technique of cloisonné enamel gives a vivid pictorial quality and polychromatic effect to the surface of the metal.
Commissioned by the Victoria & Albert Museum with a donation from Mrs Rita Gans in memory of her husband Jerry.
M.30:1&2, 31:1&2-1998 |
| Credit line | Commission funded with the assistance of Mrs Rita Gans in memory of her husband, Mr Jerry Gans |
| Object history | "Commissioned by the Victoria & Albert Museum with a donation from Mrs Rita Gans in memory of her husband Jerry. Pair of candlesticks. The work of Fred Rich is now being acquired by major collections. His training as a jeweller has given him a technical virtuosity, clearly evident in these candlesticks. The demanding technique of cloisonné enamel gives a vivid pictorial quality and polychromatic effect to the surface of the metal. |
| Production | Attribution note: Commissioned by the Victoria & Albert Museum with a donation from Mrs Rita Gans in memory of her husband Jerry. A duplicate pair was made for the sponsor, Mrs Rita Gans. Reason For Production: Commission Reason For Production: Commemorative |
| Summary | The work of Fred Rich is now being acquired by major collections. His training as a jeweller has given him a technical virtuosity that is clearly evident in these candlesticks. The candlesticks feature cloisonné decoration: the design is outlined by metal fillets (cloisons) secured to the metal base and the enclosed spaces are filled with coloured enamels, which are then fired. This gives a vivid pictorial quality and polychromatic effect to the surface of the metal. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Weston, Anne Royal Goldsmiths, Garrard Design and Patronage in the Twentieth Century, London, Garrard,1993, p.68 ISBN 0951741012 |
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| Accession number | M.30:1, 2-1998 |
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| Record created | September 15, 2003 |
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