Pair of Candlesticks

Description

In 1900 Robert Riddle Jarvie began advertising himself as “the Candlestick Maker.” He produced 16 different designs, each named after a Greek letter. These elongated candlesticks take inspiration from natural flower forms, reflecting the influence of the English Arts and Crafts movement. Jarvie also fashioned hollowware reminiscent of medieval forms and incorporated spare, geometric ornament and Celtic-inspired script into his designs.

Provenance

Macklowe Gallery, New York City, by 1973; sold to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1973.

Pair of Candlesticks

Robert Riddle Jarvie

c. 1906

Accession Number

89128

Medium

Silver-plated bronze

Dimensions

Each: 33 × 17.8 cm (13 7/8 × 7 1/4 in.)

Classification

candleholder - candlestick

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Bessie Bennett and Mrs. Herbert Stern funds