Gilt Wrought Iron And Crystal Chandelier, Maison Baguès, Circa 1900-1920

Gilt Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier, Maison Baguès, circa 1900-1920

Description:
This eight-light chandelier features a gilt wrought iron frame. The upper section forms a cage, crowned by a crystal rosette.

The central section is composed of a cut crystal dagger (poignard), terminating in a crystal ball.

The eight light arms carry cup-shaped nozzles.

The chandelier is hung with cut crystal flowers, drops, and prisms.

Gilt iron and crystal chandeliers were one of the specialties of Maison Baguès in the 1920s. With a light touch, they echo the spirit of 18th-century crystal chandeliers.

Technique:
Gilt wrought iron frame with eight light arms. Central cut crystal dagger. Cut crystal flowers, drops, and prisms. Crystal ball finial. Made by Maison Baguès, circa 1920.

Dimensions:
Height: 31 1/2 in (80 cm)
Diameter: 27 9/16 in (70 cm)

Condition:
Good condition. Wired for electricity, ready for installation.

Biography:
Founded in Paris in 1840 by Noël Baguès, Maison Baguès first produced liturgical bronzes, then turned to lighting with the arrival of electricity. In the 1920s, Victor and Robert Baguès created collections in gilt wrought iron and crystal that made the house famous. The firm then worked for leading decorators such as Maison Jansen. Since 1995, its workshop has been located beneath the Viaduc des Arts in Paris.