Offered by Isabelle Chalvignac
Pair of neoclassical chandeliers in gilded bronze and finely cut crystal from the late 18th century.
The basket-shaped structure consists of a gilded bronze ring with a guilloché-patterned background, from which garlands of faceted octagonal beads extend, converging at the bottom in a chiseled bronze lamp base shaped like a double crown of leaves and a fruit. This ring is adorned with opposing swan-neck motifs, alternating with eight console-style light arms featuring masks and foliage, supporting the lampshade on a pedestal via a circular cup adorned with teardrops and cut foliage; the supporting ring chains are topped by a wide wreath of foliage embellished with crystal teardrops.
In very good condition.
Recently electrified.
Dimensions in inches H 36,1/2 D27