Basket-style Chandelier With Crystal Pendants And Gilded Bronze - Louis XV Style, 90 Cm H, 8 Lights
Basket-style chandelier with crystal pendants and gilded bronze—Louis XV / Marie-Thérèse style - 8 lights - H 90 cm x D 50 cm
Stunning basket-style chandelier, also known as a “hot air balloon” or “cage” chandelier:
- Gilded bronze frame with two openwork crowns decorated with foliage and palmettes
- Central shaft featuring a string of crystal balls and a crown of rectangular plates with pointed edges
- Lower skirt in two tiers of pendants:
- 1st tier: rectangular plates with serrated edges, faceted balls
- 2nd tier: spears/daggers with two perforations, teardrops, and rosettes
- Faceted crystal ball hanging in the center, lamp base with star-shaped pendants
- 8 lights on 2 levels
Late 19th–early 20th century work, circa 1900, in the style of Baccarat/Baguès. Clear crystal, gilded bronze. Functional 8-light electrical system
1 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition
Diameter: 50
Height: 90
Reference (ID): 1840214
Availability: In stock
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