Chandelier Fragments

Accession Number
2011/2.2.14

Title
Chandelier Fragments

Artist(s)
Louis Comfort Tiffany

Object Creation Date
1890-1891

Medium & Support
glass and metal

Dimensions
3 1/4 in. x 2 in. ( 8.26 cm x 5.08 cm )

Credit Line
Museum purchase

Subject matter

The ornament is a fragment of a chandelier meant to resemble Queen Anne's Lace. It was originally made to hang in the Music Room of Havemeyer House in New York City.

Physical Description
A clouded glass orb in a brass-colored metallic cap comprised of looped petal-like shapes connected to a thin metal stem.

Primary Object Classification
Decorative Arts

Primary Object Type
chandelier

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Art Nouveau
chandeliers (hanging lights)
decorative arts
fragments (object portions)
glass (material)
interior decoration
natural element motifs
plant-derived motifs

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