Val Saint Lambert - Taperstick - Crystal - Lion's Head

Val Saint-Lambert (Belgium) – Rare molded and satin crystal candlestick with lion heads – model listed in the 1879 catalog

Elegant and rare molded crystal candlestick produced by the prestigious Val Saint-Lambert Glassworks, Belgium, and positively identified thanks to its presence in the 1879 catalog.

This remarkable piece perfectly illustrates the decorative richness of Belgian glass production at the end of the 19th century. The shaft is adorned with four powerful satinized lion heads in relief, symbols of nobility and strength, while the base features an elaborately worked décor of floral and architectural motifs inspired by Neo-Classical design.

The contrast between the glossy and satin surfaces admirably highlights the quality of the casting as well as the technical mastery of the Val Saint-Lambert workshops at that period. Under the light, the crystal reveals depth and a particularly seductive fineness of detail.

The figurative models documented from this era are today much rarer than the Art Deco productions of the 20th century and are generating growing interest among collectors of Belgian crystal and enthusiasts of 19th-century decorative arts.

Manufacture: Val Saint-Lambert
Origin: Belgium
Period: late 19th century
Model listed in the 1879 catalog
Material: molded and satin crystal
Decoration: lion heads and floral motifs
Height: 24.5 cm
Condition: very good condition

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