Manufacture De Baccarat - Monumental Crystal Chandelier - France

Monumental 48-light crystal chandelier
France, circa 1863–1867

Monumental clear crystal chandelier from the Baccarat Manufactory, consisting of 48 lights arranged on several levels.

The chandelier features a remarkable crystal structure centered around a large central shaft with molded and cut elements. The numerous light arms are adorned with candlesticks, bowls, and floral and plant motifs, accompanied by a profusion of cut-crystal pendants and tassels. The ensemble is crowned by an elegant upper section with volutes, emphasizing the verticality and majestic character of the composition.

With its exceptional dimensions, the richness of its cut, and the considerable number of lights, this piece ranks among Baccarat’s grand ceremonial creations from the Second Empire, intended for the most prestigious palaces and residences.

Provenance:
Pinto Leite Palace, Porto, Portugal.

The chandelier is documented in the context of Baccarat’s major productions of the 1860s, a period that culminated in the Manufacture’s prestigious participation in the 1867 Paris World’s Fair at the Champ-de-Mars.

Dimensions: Height: 210 cm; Diameter: 160 cm
48 lights
Period: Second Empire, circa 1863–1867
Manufacturer: Baccarat, France

Reference Bibliography:
Baccarat 1764 – Two Hundred and Fifty Years, Baccarat & Rizzoli International, 2013, “Splendor and Excess,” pp. 95–111, 259, and 388. Baccarat, the Legend of Crystal, Petit Palais, Paris, 2014–2015, “Baccarat, Sculptor of Light,” pp. 23–28.

An exceptional piece of museum quality, a remarkable testament to Baccarat’s monumental craftsmanship in the 19th century.