Pair of “Montgolfière” Chandeliers
France, Circa 1890
A remarkable pair of antique “montgolfière” chandeliers by the Baccarat crystalworks, in gilt bronze and cut crystal, crafted in France circa 1900. Inspired by the silhouette of the first hot-air balloons, montgolfière chandeliers, with their cascading crystal beads, are among the most elegant and sought-after designs of the Belle Époque. Finding them as a pair is exceptionally rare. The gilt-bronze mount is centered around a main stem, crowned by a coronet adorned with a ribbon-tied reed frieze. The delicately flared upper section meets the stem via a fluted collar bordered with beading. At the center, four fluted scroll arms embellished with acanthus leaves support the hemispherical lower section, finely chased with florets and interlace motifs against an acanthus ground. Suspended from this structure is a multitude of faceted Baccarat crystal bead garlands, graduated from top to bottom, which trace the rounded form of the balloon. They gather beneath the chandelier, where a frieze of water leaves radiates around a pendant pinecone finial. Luminous and refined, this pair will grace a grand salon, a dining room, an enfilade, or a bedroom with the timeless elegance of French crystal.
13 000 €
- Artist / Maker
- Baccarat
- Circa
- 1890
- Origin
- France
Dimensions
- Height : 31.1 in(79 cm)
- Diameter : 22.4 in(56.8 cm)
Technique / Materials
- Crystal, Gilt bronze
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