Caption

Candlestick, Prószków Slaski faience factory active 1763–1853. Candlestick in the shape of a polygonal baluster supported on a wide, round conical base with a wavy edge. Painted colorfully; on the foot are two miniatures depicting landscapes with architecture and oblique projections of twigs on the shaft. Late 18th century, circa 1770–1783. Silesia Province of Silesia. Prószków Slaski. Candlestick; height 18.2 cm, width 13.0 cm., A white ceramic candlestick with a tall, slender, turned shape and a flared base, decorated with small green leafy sprigs and simple painted foliage; the base shows additional hand-painted green and brown landscape-like motifs and a thin brown rim, and the overall colors visible are white, green, brown, and a touch of pale blue.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A16_068

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Rights managed

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81.8Mb (556.2Kb) / 15.9in x 20.0in / 4765 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Candlestick Prószków Slaski faience factory active 1763–1853 shape polygonal baluster supported wide round conical base wavy edge Painted colorfully foot two miniatures depicting landscapes architecture oblique projections twigs shaft Late 18th century circa 1770–1783 Silesia Province Silesia Prószków Slaski height 18.2 cm width 13.0 cm white ceramic candlestick tall slender turned shape flared base decorated small green leafy sprigs simple painted foliage base additional hand-painted green brown landscape- motifs thin brown rim colors visible white green touch pale blue.