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William Spratling
Twisted Wire Candlesticks, “Las Serpentinas”1964-1967

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Pair of polished silver-toned metal candleholders, each with a wide flat base, arching wire rods forming an open cage, and a saucer-shaped drip tray with cylindrical socket at top
Close-up of a sterling silver object's reverse, showing a circular maker's mark reading 'William Spratling · Taxco · Mexico · 925' with an intertwined monogram at center, and a small hallmark stamp above.
Artist or Maker
William Spratling
United States, active Mexico, 1900-1967
Title
Twisted Wire Candlesticks, “Las Serpentinas”
Date Made
1964-1967
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
a-b) 4 3/4 × 4 1/8 in. (12.07 × 10.5 cm) each
Credit Line
Gift of Ronald A. Belkin, Long Beach, California
Accession Number
M.2015.190.14a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Latin American Art
Copyright
© artist or artist's estate