Candlestick
1821-1822 (hallmarked)
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Edward Farrell's work was characterised by an eclectic style, of which this set of candlesticks is a classic example. The stems and sockets seem inspired by candlesticks by Phillips Garden, whilst the bases are Farrell's own invention drawing inspiration from Dutch genre painting. It has been suggested that these candlesticks at one point belonged in Brighton Pavilion.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Cast, chased and engraved silver |
Brief description | Silver candlestick; Edward Farrell, London, 1821-22 |
Physical description | Silver candlestick (one of a set of four) standing on a triangular base chased with scrolls, shells and grotesques and with three reclining rustic figures, one playing the violin, another eating and the third drinking. The stem is in the form of a Chinese figure, with a pagoda-shaped knop above. The knop and vase-shaped socket are chased with flowers and scrolls and the detachable nozzle is decorated in a similar fashion. The base is engraved with the arms of one of George III's six sons. |
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Credit line | The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
Object history | Provenance: Possibly King George IV. Sale, Christie's, lot 45, November 24, 1971. Purchased from David Orgell, Inc., Beverley Hills, 1975. |
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Summary | Edward Farrell's work was characterised by an eclectic style, of which this set of candlesticks is a classic example. The stems and sockets seem inspired by candlesticks by Phillips Garden, whilst the bases are Farrell's own invention drawing inspiration from Dutch genre painting. It has been suggested that these candlesticks at one point belonged in Brighton Pavilion. Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996. |
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Accession number | LOAN:GILBERT.853:1 to 2-2008 |
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Record created | June 26, 2008 |
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