French 19th century Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 671x

This classically beautiful Louis XV chandelier is made of bronze and features unusually large crystal plaquettes. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a simple crown of small bronze arms, large colored crystal plaquettes, and small clear crystal fleurettes. These amethyst colored plaquettes are found interspersed around the nine lights which feature curved bronze bobeches and simple candle cups. Finally, a lapidary cut crystal ball finial rests at bottom.

Price: $12,500 view item

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Patinated Chandelier

Item Number: 4429 

This gorgeous Louis XV chandelier features patinated bronze, giving it a noticeably darker hue. The six arms are fitted with  bronze bobeches and draped generously with beautiful crystal plaquettes. The center features a large crystal obelisk, even more crystal plaquettes, and lastly, an intensely beautiful crystal ball finial with a lapidary cut lies underneath.

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French Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 667x

Beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI chandelier with bronze top ring and adorned with finely cast garlands and ribbons, draped with tear-dropped prisms, and nine interior lights. Circa 1890

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, stamped Baccarat

Item Number: 631x

This elegant 6 light bronze and crystal Louis XVI chandelier features crystal bobeches stamped with the famous “Baccarat” trademark, a French glass and crystal manufacturer known for creating the highest quality products for over two centuries. Alongside these bobeches, the piece features delicate crystal adornments on the center stem, beautiful crystal plaquettes, as well as draping octagonal cut crystals on both the crown and arms. Finally, a magnificently clear crystal ball rests on the finial.

Price: $9,500 view item

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French Early 20th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 641x

This beautiful early 20th century French chandelier features both fantastic crystal work and a delicately ornate crown. The crown features a grape motif, alluding to Bacchus the god of wine. Its bronze glimmers in the light from 3 intertwining interior bulbs. Beads of crystal, octagonally cut pieces first, then pointed tear drops hang below. Three concentric rings follow in this pattern giving the chandelier four crystal tears and ultimately a beautiful sense of movement in a classic style.

Price: $4,250 view item

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Beautiful 32 light Louis XVI Bronze D’ore and Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 0014

This immaculate chandelier dates back to the 19th century and carries the Louis XVI period with style. It features glimmering bronze d’ore, bronze covered in gold, with intricate scroll work, an acanthus leaf motif, delicate flowers at bloom near the crown, and gorgeous details on each of the 32 bobeches. The Strands of octagonal crystals that flow between each arm are quite large in and of themselves and are joined by finely cut plaquettes and a beautiful solid crystal ball finial.

Price: $45,000 view item

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French Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 548x

This classic Louis XVI chandelier dates back to the 19th century and features beautiful crystal surrounding the center stem. Ropes of octagonal crystal flows from the long bronze arms to give the chandelier beautiful negative space. This, combined with the long center stem and bronze elements at the crown, produces a sense of length and balance. The piece also features cut and polished crystal plaquettes as well as a delicate tulip crystal finial.

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Chandelier featuring an Open Weave Center Ring

Item Number: 5665

This beautiful Napoleon III chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is draped with round, faceted crystal beads graduating in size from small to large as they approach the center ring. The fixture is made of high quality bronze and most notably features a unique open weave ring in the center. Most commonly, these rings are solid with added details, but here the open design shines and displays the craftsmanship clearly. The bronze arms feature detailed faces and support 6 beautiful bobeches.

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Louis XV Bronze D’Ore and Crystal Chandelier with a Unique Woven Pattern

Item Number: 2635

This beautiful French 19th Century Louis XV chandelier features fantastic bronze d’ore, meaning bronze covered in real gold, in a unique and rarely seen woven pattern. An impressive 30 lights support magnificent floral bobeches, also bronze d’ore. The piece is also adorned with crystal which flows in plaquettes, fleurettes, crystal spears, and can be found surrounding the center stem. This would be an immaculate addition to any home or collection.

Price: $30,000 view item

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Louis XV Bronze & Rock Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 5756

French 19th century Louis XV bronze d'ore & rock crystal 40 light chandelier. This magnificent rock crystal and bronze d’ore chandelier comes from the Paris residence of the Baron James-Mayer de Rothschild, the legendary l’Hotel Talleyrand. At what was probably the most exquisite “hotel particulier” in Paris, the Rothschilds’ entertained lavishly. Historically, when the building was purchased by the U. S. government after World War II, l’Hotel Talleyrand became the site of the administration of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe. The building continues to host international, political, and cultural events bearing witness to this opulent lifestyle today The value of rock crystal is determined by its weight, clarity, and size, a trifecta in which this chandelier excels. Please note specifically the large carved pieces of rock crystal in the middle, and the ball at the bottom.

Price: $750,000 view item

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