Cast and wrought; comprised of twelve arms and central shaft for a total of thirteen candle holders; the arms swivel round the center shaft so that they may be arranged in the same plane or at right angles to each other, forming a three-dimensional stylized tree

Candelabrum, 1901

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The ceremonial appearance and considerable size of this twelve-armed candelabrum make it among the most compelling of German Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) metalworks. The arms swivel around the central shaft forming a three-dimensional tree form or, as here, may be arranged with the arms in a row suggesting a stylized peacock. Designed in 1901, it was being sold in several sizes by the Vereinigte Werkstätte until at least 1914. To date, few versions of this candelabrum have been recorded.

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Title
Candelabrum
Artist Life
1874–1968
Role
Designer
Accession Number
98.276.242
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Cast and wrought; comprised of twelve arms and central shaft for a total of thirteen candle holders; the arms swivel round the center shaft so that they may be arranged in the same plane or at right angles to each other, forming a three-dimensional stylized tree