Louis XVI style twelve-light pendant chandelier

Attributed to Henri Vian

France, Circa 1880

A large Louis XVI style twelve-light pendant chandelier in marble and chased and gilt bronze, crafted in France circa 1880 and attributed to the Parisian bronzier Henri Vian. The hemispherical marble basin terminates in a gilt-bronze cul-de-lampe formed of a gadrooned rosette centered with a bud. It is encircled by a broad ribbon-tied laurel leaf torus, from which spring six double foliate light-arms. The piece is suspended by six articulated chains with flat oval links alternating pierced lozenges and rosettes, joined by bud finials to a smooth sphere. A large canopy, adorned with an openwork gallery of volutes and foliate scrolls, crowns the composition. Through the balance of its proportions, the quality of its chasing, and the contrast between marble and gilt bronze, this hanging light perfectly exemplifies the refined Neoclassicism of Parisian bronziers of the late 19th century.

20 000 €

Artist / Maker

Attributed to Henri Vian

Circa

1880

Origin

France

Dimensions

• Height : 46.1 in(117 cm)
• Diameter : 43.3 in(110 cm)

Technique / Materials

Gilt bronze, Marble

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