Swan candelabrum (one of a pair) 1745 - 1750

This pair of ornate Swan Candelabra, created by the Meissen Manufactory in the mid-18th century, exemplifies the Rococo style's penchant for elaborate ornamentation. The porcelain swans, rendered with exquisite detail, are perched upon a base of gilded bronze, intricately sculpted with swirling foliage and floral motifs. The candelabra, standing at 23 inches tall, served as a striking display of wealth and sophistication in aristocratic interiors. This particular example is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.