Restoration Period Chandelier With 12 Lights.

This twelve-light chandelier is a refined testament to Parisian craftsmanship during the Restoration period.
It is distinguished by its elegant silhouette and the striking contrast of its original finishes.
This chandelier is a piece of ideal proportions: living room, study, entryway...

Period: Restoration (circa 1820-1830).
Origin: Paris, France.
Materials: Bronze with a double patina. An original brown patina highlights the brilliance of the mercury-gilded bronze ornamentation.
Decoration: The central stem is shaped like a bowl. The lights, with their sinuous and graceful curves, support finely crafted candle holders.
Condition: Very good condition. The patina and gilding are original.
Electrical: The chandelier has been electrified and brought up to code.
The quality of the mercury gilding, a prestigious technique now lost, gives this piece a unique luminous aura that only antiquity can provide.