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Iron and Brass Candlestand

1935/1942

Francis Borelli

Associated Names

Francis Borelli

Artist, American, 1903 - 1961

The image shows a tall stand with a thin vertical rod holding two small candle holders on each side of a horizontal holder. The stand is supported by three curved legs and is primarily metallic with golden accents at the candle holders and connection points. The color palette includes metallic gray and gold against a light beige background. The stand is centered within the frame.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 31.5 x 22.9 cm (12 3/8 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12192

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRANCIS BORELLI

Wikidata ID

Q64562512

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