{"product_id":"augsburger-historismus-kerzenleuchter","title":"Augsburg Empire Silver Candlestick Friedrich Jakob Biller 1789-1791","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRare Augsburg Empire Silver Candlestick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquire a brilliant example of Augsburg Empire silver craftsmanship with this exceptional candlestick by the renowned master silversmith Friedrich Jakob Biller, active 1789-1791. This museum-quality piece represents the pinnacle of late 18th-century German silver artistry, combining neoclassical elegance with superb technical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExceptional Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster silversmith: Friedrich Jakob Biller (active 1789-1791)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked with Augsburg city and master marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed and cast silver construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 27.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 442 grams of solid silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire period neoclassical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum-documented maker (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional provenance and authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Master\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriedrich Jakob Biller was a celebrated Augsburg silversmith whose work is represented in prestigious collections including the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum). Examples of his craftsmanship can be viewed in their permanent collection, testament to the historical and artistic significance of his work. Augsburg was one of Europe's most important centers for silver production, and pieces bearing Augsburg hallmarks are highly prized by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis candlestick dates to the Empire period (1789-1791), a time when neoclassical design principles dominated European decorative arts. The clean lines, classical proportions, and refined detailing exemplify the aesthetic ideals of this important period in art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition with minimal denting (as noted), remarkable for a piece over 230 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏛️ \u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Friedrich Jakob Biller, Augsburg\u003cbr\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1789-1791, Empire period\u003cbr\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 27.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 442 grams solid silver\u003cbr\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Augsburg city and master hallmarks\u003cbr\u003e🏺 \u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bayerisches Nationalmuseum\u003cbr\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artemisia Fine Arts \u0026amp; Antiques Ltd, Malta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA museum-quality investment piece for serious collectors of antique silver, German decorative arts, or Empire period antiques.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artemisia Fine Arts \u0026 Antiques Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48656606527834,"sku":"","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/0864\/9562\/files\/AUGSBURGEREMPIRE-KERZENLEUCHTER.jpg?v=1722056724","url":"https:\/\/artemisialtd.com\/nl\/products\/augsburger-historismus-kerzenleuchter","provider":"Artemisia Fine Arts \u0026 Antiques Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}