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A Unique Large French Neo-Greek Gilt & Silvered Bronze Chandelier

$49,500

£37,352.96

€43,469.67

CA$69,880.68

A$70,125.01

CHF 40,897.76

MX$852,634.73

NOK 469,955.87

SEK 483,325.62

DKK 324,958.69

About the Item

A spectacular and rare French Neo-Greek gilt and silvered bronze chandelier. The chandelier is constructed in gilt and silvered bronze with a six-arm arrangement, each arm scrolling outward in wide arcs terminating in circular drip pans and candle sockets. The arms are ornamented with alternating circular medallions and rosettes, the gilt bronze forming a continuous band of decoration. The drip pans are silvered and chased with concentric floral motifs, their broad, fluted rims detailed with layered borders. At the center hangs a circular pendant section with applied gilt spheres and foliate patterns, completing the composition at its base. Rising from the central structure are urn-form mounts with elongated gilt spouts and scrolled handles, each seated on silvered drums decorated in relief with processional scenes of figures and horses. The shaft of the chandelier is tall and tapering, alternating between gilt and silvered surfaces worked with geometric diamond patterns and pierced borders. Applied gilt mounts in the form of foliage accent the column, while a wide gilt corona surmounts the structure. The corona is cast with alternating bands of circular medallions and foliate friezes. Supporting the urn-form elements are gilt mounts with long vertical stems, terminating in spouts ornamented with incised foliage, their handles modeled with vine-like scrolls. Each silvered drum is encircled by a frieze in relief depicting horses, riders, and standing figures, presenting a continuous narrative of classical subjects. The Neo-Greek design reflects a synthesis of gilt and silvered finishes, emphasizing the alternating surfaces and relief ornamentation. The structure integrates both functional and decorative elements, the large scale supporting its multiple arms and architectural balance. Chandelier production in France during this period often drew inspiration from classical antiquity, with silvered and gilt contrasts employed to highlight form and detail. The use of processional friezes and urn-shaped finials connects this piece to the revivalist traditions in French decorative bronze work, where technical skill in casting and finishing was central to achieving such elaborate compositions.

Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Diameter: 38 in (96.52 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Lampshade:
Not Included
Style:
Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Gilt,Silvered
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: DDDD-262626-261stDibs: LU1066639343452

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