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French Empire style ormolu and bronze chandelier

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French Empire style ormolu and bronze chandelier
French, 19th Century
Height 100cm, diameter 64cm

This chandelier is a beautiful example of the Empire style. The chandelier is crafted from bronze, which has been both gilt and patinated to achieve a beautiful black and gold tonal palette. The design of the chandelier is classically inspired: the main drum, from which the light branches spring, is imitative of Roman era oil lamps, while the gilt bronze mounts throughout—from the Apollo head masks that comprise the crown, to the winged figures set between the light branches—are instantly evocative of the classical past.

The chandelier features three pairs of light branches, each light branch crafted from scrolled patinated bronze, mounted with gilt bronze acanthus leaves, and terminating in a gilt bronze candle holder.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Patinated Bronze, Ormolu (Gilt-Bronze).
Styles / Movements:	Empire
Dealer Reference #:	15593
Incollect Reference #:	449603

Dimensions

H.	39.37 in;	Diam.	25.2 in;
H.	100 cm;	Diam.	64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.