Chandelier in Gilt Bronze with a Ribbon Bow and Porcelain Flowers. French Work. Circa 1920

Louis XVI style chandelier in gilt bronze with a shaft of pleated ribbons, surmounted by a ribbon bow and ending in passementerie tassels. Five foliate light arms open out amid a garland of polychrome porcelain roses. French work circa 1900.

Dimensions: Width: 36 cm | Depth: 36 cm | Height: 40 cm.

Réf : 50's-64159

PRODUCT DETAILS

Period 1900–1910
Style Louis XVI Style
Country France
Width 36 cm (14,17 in)
Depth 36 cm (14,17 in)
Height 40 cm (15.75 in)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This chandelier features a central gilt bronze shaft depicting pleated and crossed ribbons, surmounted by a ribbon bow tied with virtuosity and ending in the lower part with passementerie tassels. Five foliate light arms spring from it, carrying chased cups and faux candles with drips. A garland of roses and small flowers in polychrome porcelain runs between the arms, bringing a delicate pastoral note. Original link chain and gadrooned ceiling cap.

This model with a ribbon bow and porcelain flowers illustrates the Louis XVI taste brought back into favour around 1900, when Parisian bronze-casters reinterpreted with refinement the repertoire of the 18th century for the elegant interiors of the Belle Époque.

Condition report: Good general condition. Gilt bronze with a fine patina, porcelain flowers well preserved on the whole — minute chips always being possible on this type of decoration. Wiring to be checked before use. A chandelier full of charm for a bedroom, a boudoir or an entrance hall.

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