Chandeliers

IMPRESSIVE EMPIRE STYLE CHANDELIER RUSSIA, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

IMPRESSIVE EMPIRE STYLE CHANDELIER RUSSIA, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

An impressive Empire style chandelier, characteristic of grand ceremonial interiors from the reign of Emperor Alexander I. The composition is constructed according to a rare spherical principle, reflecting the architectural rigor and symbolic program of the Russian Imperial style. The central body takes the form of a deep blue sphere adorned with sculptural gilt stars, creating the impression of a celestial vault.The sphere is encircled by a broad gilt bronze band with refined relief ornament. Around the circumference are nine arms executed in the form of majestic swans with outstretched wings. The sculptural modeling of the birds demonstrates crisp feather detailing and expressive symmetry typical of high Russian Empire craftsmanship. Each swan supports a circular candle plate, forming a harmonious crown around the central body.The chandelier is suspended by massive chains attached to a richly ornamented ceiling rose decorated with palmettes and pendant pine-cone clusters. The lower section terminates in a stylized pine-cone finial, a traditional symbol of abundance in early 19th-century decorative art. Electrified while preserving its historical silhouette and proportions.Literature: Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Klinkhardt & Biermann, Munich, 1986, p. 359, pl. 5.11.4.Dimensions: Height 130 cm; diameter 66 cm.Condition: Good. Gilding evenly preserved. Minor traces of age. Wiring updated.Provenance: Private collection.

Art Nouveau style chandelier. France, 20th century.

Art Nouveau style chandelier. France, 20th century.

GILT-BRONZE CHANDELIER IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

GILT-BRONZE CHANDELIER IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Eight-candle chandelier in the Rococo style. France. Early 20th century.

Eight-candle chandelier in the Rococo style. France. Early 20th century.

Six-candle chandelier in Rococo style. Europe. First half of 20th century

Six-candle chandelier in Rococo style. Europe. First half of 20th century

Gino Vistosi. Large salon chandelier Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s.

Gino Vistosi. Large salon chandelier Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s.

Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier with Six Arms, 1940

Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier with Six Arms, 1940

Space Age chromed metal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, mid-20th century

Space Age chromed metal chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, mid-20th century

Rare And Large Glass Plaque Chandelier, Val Saint Lambert, Art Deco Period, 1930

Rare And Large Glass Plaque Chandelier, Val Saint Lambert, Art Deco Period, 1930

Chandelier in gilded bronze by LEROLLE Frères, Napoleon III period. France

Chandelier in gilded bronze by LEROLLE Frères, Napoleon III period. France

A 15-candle chandelier in the Louis XVI style. Sevres.

A 15-candle chandelier in the Louis XVI style. Sevres.

A 15-candle chandelier in the Louis XVI style, decorated with gilded relief decor featuring foliage and winged caryatids. The porcelain elements depict playing putti and flowers. Presumably made in Sevres. Diameter 60 cm. Signed on the porcelain: GL. Electrified.

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