Not currently on display at the V&A

Sketch Model

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a model for a candlestick designed by Alfred Stevens in the 19th century.
A sculptor, designer and painter, Alfred Stevens (1817/18- 1875) rejected contemporary distinctions between fine art and design. From 1850 to 1857 he was chief designer to Hoole & Co., Sheffield, where he produced award-winning designs for metalwork, majolica, terracotta ornaments and chimney-pieces.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Candlestick
  • Base
Materials and techniques
Turned wood with wax
Brief description
Model for candlestick, wax and wood, by Alfred Stevens, England, 19th century
Physical description
Turned wood with applied decoration in wax. Below, portion of a frieze of nude boys clasping hands; the upper part decorated with fantastic monsters and acanthus foliage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.21cm
  • Diameter: 14.92cm
Object history
Purchased from Mrs Ada Gamble, 12 Stanlake Villas, Shepherd's Bush.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a model for a candlestick designed by Alfred Stevens in the 19th century.
A sculptor, designer and painter, Alfred Stevens (1817/18- 1875) rejected contemporary distinctions between fine art and design. From 1850 to 1857 he was chief designer to Hoole & Co., Sheffield, where he produced award-winning designs for metalwork, majolica, terracotta ornaments and chimney-pieces.
Collection
Accession number
A.80:1-1911

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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