This fantastic small Louis XVI chandelier features finely chiseled bronze and gorgeous jasper ware medallions. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, sporting a woven fabric stem which cascades from a classic Louis XVI style ribbon at top. Detailed bronze cups and bobeches rest on herms facing downward which sit next to three oval jasperware medallions, in the manner of "Wedgwood", framed in bronze. Interspersed with these jasperware medallions, rest three oval frosted cut crystal medallions, also framed in bronze and embellished with laurel wreaths. Finally, the antique fixture is finished with a detailed acorn finial.
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19th Century Napoleon III Bronze d’Ore Chandelier
Item Number: 4421
This gorgeous French Napoleon III chandelier is made of richly detailed bronze d’ore and dates back to the 19th century. At top, the piece features a crown of acanthus leaves. Traveling down the chandelier’s detailed center stem, we see a beautifully unique Regence treillage embellished with a floriate decoration. The two tiered fixture is heavily lit, with every other group of arms emerging from a cornucopia horn. The d’ore drippers, candle cups, and bobeches are detailed and adorned with an acanthus leaf motif. Finally, an ornate and flowing finial rests at bottom, bookending this magnificent chandelier.
Price: $75,000