Candlestick - Silvered bronze - Orfèvre CHRYSALIA

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Three-branch chandelier in silvered bronze, by Chrysalia of Paris, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.

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Three-branch chandelier in silvered bronze – Chrysalia House, Paris, early 19th century

Three-arm chandelier in silvered bronze, French work from the late 19th century – early 20th century, made by the Parisian goldsmith house Chrysalia. The house was founded in the 19th century and is today located at 40 rue des Mathurins in Paris.

The chandelier rests on a polylobed molded base. The central shaft, finely turned, supports three gracefully curved light arms, terminated by circular bobeches. The ensemble presents balanced proportions and careful craftsmanship, characteristic of high-quality Parisian decorative metalsmithing.

The object is stamped CHRYSALIA with the note “18 g,” indicating thick silvering applied to bronze, in keeping with era practices.

Dimensions: height 24 cm, width 26 cm
Weight: 1.6 kg

Condition: very good overall. Silvering well preserved, even patina, light signs of use without impact or deformation.

Elegant and timeless decorative piece, ideal for a classic or contemporary interior.
• Material: Silvered bronze
• Technique: Thick silvering (18 g)
• Manufacturer: Chrysalia
• Country: France
• Period: early 20th century

Three-branch chandelier in silvered bronze – Chrysalia House, Paris, early 19th century

Three-arm chandelier in silvered bronze, French work from the late 19th century – early 20th century, made by the Parisian goldsmith house Chrysalia. The house was founded in the 19th century and is today located at 40 rue des Mathurins in Paris.

The chandelier rests on a polylobed molded base. The central shaft, finely turned, supports three gracefully curved light arms, terminated by circular bobeches. The ensemble presents balanced proportions and careful craftsmanship, characteristic of high-quality Parisian decorative metalsmithing.

The object is stamped CHRYSALIA with the note “18 g,” indicating thick silvering applied to bronze, in keeping with era practices.

Dimensions: height 24 cm, width 26 cm
Weight: 1.6 kg

Condition: very good overall. Silvering well preserved, even patina, light signs of use without impact or deformation.

Elegant and timeless decorative piece, ideal for a classic or contemporary interior.
• Material: Silvered bronze
• Technique: Thick silvering (18 g)
• Manufacturer: Chrysalia
• Country: France
• Period: early 20th century

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.6 kg
Style subtype
Art Deco inspired
Bronze type
Silvered bronze
Specific region of origin
France
Title additional information
Orfèvre CHRYSALIA
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique inspired
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
24 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940, 1950-1960
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Objects sold
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