Pair of candlesticks 1745 - 1755

This pair of silver candlesticks, created by Andrés Goicoechea between 1745 and 1755, are currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Their elegant, slightly flared bases with molded edges and simple, yet refined stems, showcase the craftsmanship of the Rococo period. The candlesticks, standing at 7 7/8 inches tall, are a prime example of silverwork from the era. This pair of candlesticks is a testament to the enduring beauty of 18th-century Spanish silver.