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Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern
French, late 19th Century
Height 176cm, width 80cm, depth 80cm

This exceptional lantern was produced during the reign of Napoleon III, a time known as the Second Empire. During this period, artisans revisited styles from previous epochs of French history, with the Rococo period being a particular favourite. The present lantern is designed in the Rococo style and crafted from gilt bronze. The lantern features a traditionally shaped light box, formed with panes of glass all round. The gilt bronze structure of the lantern is profusely adorned with Rococo style motifs: the bottom of the lantern features a series of scrolling brackets and foliate forms, while the top is adorned with large and ornate brackets and a series of shells, anthemia, and splayed acanthus leaf motifs. The lantern contains four lights.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Glass, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Rococo
Dealer Reference #:	16745
Incollect Reference #:	492236

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	69.29 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	80 cm;	H.	176 cm;	D.	80 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.