Pewter Candle Holder

c. 1936

Samuel Fineman and Gordon Saltar

Associated Names
Gordon Saltar

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Samuel Fineman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of a brass candlestick set on a wide, shallow dish with a handle. The colors are muted browns and grays reflecting the metallic surface of the candlestick. The candlestick is centrally positioned on the dish, while the handle is to the right. In the top left corner, there is a smaller sketch of the same candlestick design, presenting a simplistic outline of the object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.8 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 5" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9107

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: S. Fineman - Del - 156-1 / Gordon Saltar

Wikidata ID

Q64630338

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