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A Palatial Pair French 19th/20th C. Régence Style Gilt-Bronze 4-Light Lanterns

$184,500per set
£139,886.14per set
€163,310.53per set
CA$263,816.97per set
A$267,884.51per set
CHF 152,922.82per set
MX$3,236,927.84per set
NOK 1,796,327.94per set
SEK 1,791,426.90per set
DKK 1,220,876.79per set

About the Item

A Very Fine and Palatial Pair of French 19th/20th Century Régence Revival Style Gilt-Bronze (Ormolu) Four-Light Figural Lanterns. The impressive pair of lanterns with a pierced circular strap-work corona above a lion-mask handle, surmounting a pierced dome above lambrequins, centered by a branch issuing for nozzles, within a bowl-shaped cage, headed by a pierced scrolling foliate frieze, flanked by four standing warriors or knights, each above a grotesque mask, with a scrolling foliate lower terminal, headed by four flame finials. The interior with a suspending four-light candelabrum. All original mercury gilt. Circa: Paris, 1900. Note: Each lantern weights approximately 250 lbs. Provenance: Christie's London Sale 6426 - The Nineteenth Century Interior - March 22, 2001 - Lot 225 Height: 60 inches (152.4 cm) Width: 26 inches (66.1 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Style:
    Regency Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: Paris, 1900
  • Condition:
    Rewired: New 110v wiring. Additions or alterations made to the original: Bottom acorn finials. Replacements made: All blown sandblasted and beveled glass panels have been replaced by recent ones. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly STUNNING pair of lanterns, very impressive & with fine attention to detail, all gilt is original, rewired. These are not recent reproductions as others listed on 1stDibs, but fine palatial ones over 100 years old. Please view images & video.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A28581stDibs: LU1796246323372

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