design by Johann Joachim Kaendler, manufactured by Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH Johann Joachim Kaendler (designer) German, c. 1706 - 1775 Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH (artist) Candelabrum: Swan Among Rushes, c. 1750 porcelain overall size: 68.6 x 61.6 x 45.1 cm (27 x 24 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.) Gift of George D. Widener 1972.20.2.a On View

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Dr. and Mrs. [Eleanore Elkins Widener] Alexander Hamilton Rice; her son, George D. Widener Jr. [1889-1971]; bequest 1972 to NGA.

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• Rice, Alexander Hamilton Dr.
• Rice, Eleanore Elkins Widener
• Widener, Jr., George D.
• Widener, Jr., George D.

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