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
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
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
Item Number: 3522
One of four large French 19th century bronze gasoliers with original gas fittings
Price: $25,000
each discounted from $30,000 each
Item Number: 4681
French Belle Epoch bronze 40 arm gasolier draped with its original cut glass plaquettes, Circa 1890
Price: $250,000
Incredible French 19th Century Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
Item Number: 615x
This 19th century French chandelier is an immaculate example of Sevres Porcelain in lighting. Sevres, both a city in France and one of the most highly regarded porcelain manufacturers is known for just that, creating immaculate porcelain. The stamp of Sevres is marked by two intercrossing L’s, occasionally with a letter to note either the painter or date. The piece is densely adorned with delicate brushstrokes. Scenes of a couple planting a tree, a gentleman playing music for a woman, and a picnic outing interlace the porcelain with the floral motif. It’s incredibly fine artistry is exemplified in every part of the piece. The bronze sports a magnificent acanthus leaf motif and the chandelier has an impressive 24 lights.
Price: $35,000