Italian, Venice
Dolphin Candlestick, 18th century
Glass
This Venetian candlestick is dolphin shaped and made of clear, white, and light blue glass. The dolphin has a curled tail, small black stone eyes and is spouting water. There is a light blue candle holder in the middle of the spout. This figure balances on a large circular base that is outlined with a white edge.
Veronese Room
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.