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Lot Essay
These candlesticks were designed by Paulding Farnham as part of a grand silver-gilt dessert service in the Italian Renaissance style for the Paris Exposition of 1900, and shown again at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The Italian Renaissance service included candelabra, candlesticks and a centerpiece, an after-dinner coffee set, fruit and ice cream dishes, dessert plates, finger bowls, compotiers, and a dessert flatware service. The candelabrum and the massive centerpiece from the service are illustrated in Janet Zapata, "The Rediscovery of Paulding Farnham, Tiffany's Designer Extraordinaire," The Magazine Antiques, April 1991, pp. 724-725, plates VIII and IX.
Additional works from the M.C.T. engraved service have been sold in these rooms, including a pair of silver-gilt jardinières and a set of four sweetmeat dishes, 18 and 19 January 2007, lots 200 and 201. Additionally, four candlesticks identical to those offered here were sold in these rooms, 18 June 1998, lot 59.
Additional works from the M.C.T. engraved service have been sold in these rooms, including a pair of silver-gilt jardinières and a set of four sweetmeat dishes, 18 and 19 January 2007, lots 200 and 201. Additionally, four candlesticks identical to those offered here were sold in these rooms, 18 June 1998, lot 59.