A French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier, signed Vian

List: $15,800.00

A striking and most unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier, signed Vian. The six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful and richly chased floral finial leading up to acanthus leaves encasing the body. The six elegantly... — Read More

Shades, Canopies and Chain shown for display purposes, sold separately.

Item # 11778
H: 28.25 in L: 28 in D: 28 in
H: 72 cm L: 71 cm D: 71 cm
Shade Diameter: 4 in
France
19th Century
Ormolu
Louis XIV st. Read More

(Louis XIV st.) - Louis XIV style, also known as French Classicism, was thought of and intended to glorify the Sun King and his reign via the majesty and harmony of its style. Louis XIV's style consisted of three different time periods with French Classicism being the first and under the control of regent Anne of Austria. The second period was under the personal rule of the King and became more classical, ostentatious, and victorious, culminating in the building of the Chateau of Versailles. Later in the second phase of King Louis XIV’s reign, came the invention of marquetry which changed French furniture with the decoration of different colors and woods. Most famous for his creations during this period is André Charles Boulle.

Henry Vian Read More

Henry Vian (1860-1905) was a celebrated bronzier who specialized in the production of bronzes in the eighteenth century style, particularly light fittings, cases with bronze mounts and chandeliers of great quality. He participated in the Great Exhibition of 1878, 1889 and 1900 and received a Gold Medal in 1889. His workshop was based at 5 rue de Thorigny in Paris. His wife and son ran the business after his death in 1905 until 1944, when the city of Paris took over the premises for the l'Ecole des Métiers d'Art.

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