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Candlestick

c. 1941

Sydney Roberts

Associated Names

Sydney Roberts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a single candlestick holder. The holder is made of metal and features a cylindrical stem extending from a round base. The colors are gold and bronze, giving it a reflective look. The candlestick holder is positioned at the center of the image, against a light-beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37 x 29.1 cm (14 9/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7" high; base: 10" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.9054

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: SYD A. ROBERTS

Wikidata ID

Q64632900

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