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Silver Candlestick with Two Snuffers

c. 1936

Herbert Russin

Associated Names

Herbert Russin

Artist, American, born Russia, 1892 - 1970

The image shows a candlestick set with a tall candle, a conical snuffer, and a pair of wick trimmers, all on a tray. The color palette includes soft greys, metallic silver tones, and off-white for the candle. The candle is in the center, the snuffer is to the left, and the wick trimmers are to the right on the tray.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 22.8 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5 1/8" high; 9 5/8" long
Accession Number

1943.8.14493

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574112

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