Lamp Bracket

c. 1940

John H. Tercuzzi

Associated Names
John H. Tercuzzi

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornate wall-mounted candle holder. The candle holder features intricate designs with decorative curves and details. The holder is rounded with repetitive circular patterning and is attached to the wall mount through a curved arm. The wall mount also displays detailed patterns. The craftsmanship is detailed with attention to patterns and textures, suggesting that it is made of metal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 36.3 cm (11 3/8 x 14 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: cup: 5 3/8" in diameter; 9" high; 11 1/8" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8893

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 331, pl. 1127.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John.H. Tercuzzi.

Wikidata ID

Q64582721

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