Neoclassical English Regency Bronze Chandelier

Origin

England

Period

19th Century

Materials

Lost wax cast solid bronze

Dimensions

H.	44 in;	Diam.	27 in;
H.	111.76 cm;	Diam.	68.58 cm;

Condition

Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Beautiful patina. Old wiring, rewiring available.

Creation Date

circa 1825

Description

Elegant and rare circa 1825 English Regency George IV period solid patinated bronze chandelier in neoclassical 'Grecian' style having molded ceiling canopy issuing twist-stem standard joining gadrooned lambs tongue 'collar' connecting chains to stop-fluted circular dish-form body with bearded deity heads and top rams head 'chalice'; the three arms with molded deity faces below three bellflower socket cups. Originally an Argand or colza oil burning fixture, it was electrified in the early 20th-century.

Provenance: Malibu, California estate designed by renowned interior designer Michael S. Smith and pictured in two of his books: 'Michael S. Smith Houses', Rizzoli, New York, 2008; and 'Michael S. Smith: Building Beauty: The Alchemy of Design', Rizzoli, New York, 2013.

Styles / Movements

Classical, Neoclassical, Regency

Incollect Reference Number

330154