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Gilt metal and lapis lazuli twelve-light chandelier

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Gilt metal and lapis lazuli twelve-light chandelier
French, late 19th Century
Height 75cm, diameter 60cm

This grand chandelier has been beautifully-crafted from precious materials. The body of the piece is veneered in the blue gemstone, lapis lazuli, and is further ornamented with gilt foliate patterns. The chandelier dates originally from the late 19th Century with the lapis lazuli veneer being a later addition.

Luscious fruiting vines, crafted from gilt metal, decorate the stem and top of the chandelier. The arms bearing the lights are cast as vine branches, which bear fruit at the centre of the piece. Leaves encircle the base of the chandelier, and a bundle of ripe grapes hang below. There is a playful blurring of the line between artifice and nature in this piece.

The deep blue of the lapis lazuli is wonderfully offset by the gilding, which catches and reflects the light produced by the chandelier.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15783
Incollect Reference #:	449604

Dimensions

H.	29.53 in;	Diam.	23.62 in;
H.	75 cm;	Diam.	60 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.