Showcasing a magnificent bronze d’ore chandelier styled in a classic, restrained Louis XVI manner. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and features an unusual round crown of crystal beads in a woven motif. This is embellished with accenting pear-shaped tear drop crystal cabochons which are suspended from crystal fleurettes. Below, the chandelier is draped with ropes of alternating large oval-cut crystals, and smaller round faceted beads. The arms are adorned beautifully with pear-shaped tear drop crystal cabochons that emulate rock crystal. Finally, the piece sports lightly patterned bronze d’ore bobeches and delicately beautiful bronze d’ore candle cups.
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French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore & Crystal Chandelier
Item Number: 2649b
This beautifully classic Empire chandelier is draped with ropes of oval cut crystals and features both bronze d’ore and bronze elements. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a crown and center ring ornamented with finely chased bronze d'ore cornucopia. The bronze d’ore arms carry simple movement at bottom with their curving design as they move towards delicately patterned bobeches. The fixture has captured, and continues to exude the period’s relentlessly timeless style.
Price: $45,000