A bronze candlestick
The Netherlands, circa 1500
The cylindrical ribbed nozzle with two rectangular openings above the stem with four knobs, on conical-shaped base with broad circular drip-pan
25.8cm. high and 12.7cm. diam.
Provenance
Previously collection J. Dirven, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Literature
See for comparison:
J.R. Grove, Antique Brass Candlesticks, 1450-1750, Queen Anne MA, 1967, no's. 5-7.
J. Bourne e.a., Lighting in the domestic Interior. Renaissance to Art Nouveau, London, 1991, no. 28.
H.P. Lockner, 'Aufsatzleuchter des Mittelalters. Ein Vergleich mit anderen mehrflammigen Leuchtern des 15. and 16. Jahrhunderts', Kunst & Antiquitäten, 1979, pp. 59-64, nr. V, pl. 16. Thuis in de late Middeleeuwen. Het Nederlandse burgerinterieur 1400-1535, Zwolle, 1980, cat. no. 264.
S. Welchssler, Lampen, Leuchten und Lanternen, Mnchen, 1983, pl. 14 (as German).
Chr. Bangs, The Lear Collection. A study of copper-alloy candlesticks A.D. 200-1700, Easton (Pennsylvania), 1995, cat. no's. 22-25.
Lot Essay
Found in the St-Maartenskerk in Tiel, The Netherlands.
See illustration
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