Neo-Gothic Chandelier with Dragons

Attributed to Susse frères & Octave Georges Lelièvre

France, Circa 1890

A spectacular antique Neo-Gothic seven-light chandelier in gilt bronze and alabaster, attributed to the Parisian art foundry Susse Frères after a model by the ornamental sculptor Octave Georges Lelièvre, crafted circa 1890. With its three dragons with outspread wings, it is one of the most astonishing creations of this collaboration, which gave rise to some of the finest lighting fixtures of the Belle Époque. A veined alabaster bowl, mounted within a bronze frame, terminates in a gallery and a finial. It is surmounted by a wide openwork frieze of quatrefoils and florets, punctuated by capitals and foliate crockets borrowed directly from Gothic architecture. The decoration culminates in three corbelled dragons with open jaws and outspread wings. Each holds at the tip of its snout a glass tulip shade diffusing the light. The fixture is suspended by three arched uprights adorned with dolphins and acanthus leaves, joined at a foliate crown from which springs a seventh light. Combining medieval fantasy with the refinement of gilt bronze, this distinctive chandelier will bring a unique touch to a library, study, dining room, or grand entrance hall.

10 000 €

Artist / Maker

Attributed to Susse frères & Octave Georges Lelièvre

Circa

1890

Origin

France

Dimensions

• Height : 42.1 in(107 cm)
• Diameter : 28 in(71 cm)

Technique / Materials

Gilt bronze, alabaster, glass

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