Pair of candlesticks 1763 - 1764

This pair of silver candlesticks, crafted by French silversmith Jean-François Balzac in the mid-18th century, exemplifies the Rococo style. The candlesticks feature elegant, flowing lines and intricate ornamentation, including a fluted base and a delicate floral motif at the juncture of the stem and base. These candlesticks were likely part of a larger silver service, designed to illuminate and enhance the grandeur of a nobleman's dining room or salon. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is proud to house this exquisite example of French silversmithing.