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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19th Century Louis XVI Baccarat Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Rare Rectangular Crystal Prisms

Item Number: 4928

This beautiful Louis XVI bronze d’ore chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is most notably heavily laden with Baccarat crystal. The crown is draped with ropes of octagon-shaped Baccarat crystal, and heavy crystal teardrops hang from each outreaching leaf. Venturing lower on the two-tier piece, note the chased bronze d'ore candle cups, drippers and bobeches featuring rare rectangular-shaped crystal prisms. The ornate lower-tier is draped with ropes of octagon-shaped Baccarat crystal, hung with plaquettes of varied shapes, and finally, finished with a large crystal ball finial.

Price: $125,000 view item

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19th Century Louis XV Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 183x

This French 19th century two tier 18 light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier is truly magnificent. The chandelier features cut crystal arms, a cut crystal center, and marked Baccarat on each crystal bobeche. The bottom crystal bowl is also marked Baccarat and is adorned with crystal prisms.

Price: $125,000 view item

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Impressively Large 19th Century Italian Painted Iron & Wood Chandelier

Item Number: 6723

This Extremely large 19th century Italian chandelier is made of gilded iron and adorned with carved, painted and gilded wood. The piece also features beautiful cups and bobeches made of the same gilded wood. It supports an impressive 54 lights, grouped in clusters of five from the outreaching arms, as well as single lights around the elaborately carved and gilded center of acanthus leaves. 

Price: $85,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XIV Bronze d’Ore Chandelier

Item Number: 3005b

This French Louis XIV bronze d’ore chandelier is richly detailed and features a finely chiseled shell motif at the center. Notice the movement and definition from the crown, through the center stem, as we venture toward the arms. The arms are heavily detailed in themselves as they each embody an outreaching acanthus leaf to hold the candle at their end. Rounding this 19th century piece off is an acorn finial and dart and egg pattern at the bottom.

Price: $50,000 view item

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Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 0469

This French Louis XV multi-tier chandelier is made of beautiful bronze d'ore and dates back to the 19th century. The piece features a stunning 45 lights, and is adorned with a plethora of crystal; large plaquettes can be seen in various shapes, often with accompanying fleurettes, crystal spears stand at attention on the exterior, the stem itself is crystal, and a fantastic large crystal ball finial with a lapidary cut rests at bottom. Finally, Bronze d’ore candle cups sit above floriate shaped bobeches.

Price: $95,000 view item

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Magnificent French 19th Century Napoleon III Chandelier

Item Number: 5911

This Napoleon III finely chiseled ormolu chandelier is simply magnificent. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and feature details in plenty. Beginning at top, we see a crown sporting a flowing bow ribbon motif draped around a floriate design. Acanthus leaves reach upwards accompanied by cascading garlands. The scrolling arms connecting the crown to the center feature balanced acanthus leaves with a central beaded bobeche. The center is itself draped in details; most notably an urn with Greek key design and handles holds a fluted flame. The urn and flame are mounted on an arrow & quiver, alongside a torch surrounded by roses. Moving outward, we see an impressive 40 bronze d'ore twisted arms beautifully arranged in clusters. They feature delicately detailed bronze d’ore candle cups, drippers, and bobeches. Finally, the magnificent piece is bookended at bottom with a bunch of grapes as a finial. One could spend a lifetime adoring the details that culminate in this fantastic fixture.

Price: $95,000 view item

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French 19th Century Antique Bronze Gasolier with Alabaster Bowl

Item Number: 3522b

This grand bronze gasolier is beautifully constructed in the Gothic Revival manner. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sits suspended from the crown by six bronze rods, which connect to the reticulated center ring. Bronze candle cups and bobeches play host to 16 lights. Finally, and most notably, the piece features a gorgeous alabaster bowl suspended from the base. The piece is simply magnificent, exuding an art deco presence into any room.

Price: $17,500 view item

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Italian Gilded Iron, Tole, & Crystal Directoire Chandeliers, Also Available as a Pair

Item Number: 5718

This Directoire gilded iron & tole chandeliers features tole candle cups & bobeches with a crown adorned with a bronze floriate design and crystal teardrops. The 19th century Italian antique fixture is draped with ropes of oval cut crystals, graduated in size from the top ring to the large center ring, and from the center ring to the bottom ring. These crystals are accompanied by slim crystal teardrops hanging from octagon cut crystals. The piece is also available as a pair.

Price: $18,000 Each, Also Available as a Pair view item

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