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Louis XV style chandelier adorned with fruit motifs

France, Circa 1890

An antique Louis XV style chandelier with fruit decoration, in coloured glass and gilt bronze, made in France circa 1890. Highly fashionable at the end of the 19th century, these "fruit" chandeliers combine the elegance of rocaille curves with a whimsical, naturalistic ornamentation. Its slender cage frame, articulated with curves and volutes, supports eight light arms. It is lavishly adorned with tinted glass fruits: apples, pomegranates, pears, and clusters of grapes, in delicate shades of amethyst, rose, and amber. Garlands of glass beads, rosettes, and teardrop prisms complete this composition and catch the light. When illuminated, the chandelier is bathed in colourful reflections, while the gilded frame imparts brilliance and lightness. Standing 1.30 metres tall, it possesses the presence of a true centrepiece, both sumptuous and delicate. Its generous proportions and cheerful character make it an ideal chandelier for a dining room, salon, or entrance hall, suited to both classic and contemporary interiors. A rich array of pendants enlivens the whole: apples, pomegranates, pears, and bunches of grapes compose a fruit decor in delicate amethyst, pink, and amber hues. Garlands of glass beads, rosettes, and teardrop prisms further enrich this composition and capture the light. The interplay between the reflections of the glass and the radiance of the gilded mount gives this chandelier a presence that is at once sumptuous and delicate. Its generous proportions make it a distinctive piece of character, ideal for gracing an entrance hall, living room, or dining room.

14 000 €