Chandelier - Brass, Wood, Metal
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A 20th‑century brass, wood and metal ceiling light of Art Nouveau style from the Netherlands, 75 cm high and deep with a 15 cm width, fitted with three supports and an original glass dome, electrified and supplied complete with its tripodal frame featuring three stylised ships and female figures.
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Superb framework for a library or drawing-room chandelier from the late 19th century (dated 1892 on the hull of one of the ships). This rare piece falls within the Historism style (Neo-Renaissance), characterized by very detailed and openwork brass casting.
The main decoration is remarkable: the central turned wood body and brass is surrounded by a tripodal structure adorned with three magnificent caravels or stylized ships (reminiscent of Christopher Columbus's ships, a very popular theme in 1892 for the quincentennial of the discovery of America). On each ship sits a sculpted female figure (allegory or figurehead).
Initially designed as a pendant or oil lamp (library lamp with a counterweight/raise-and-lower mechanism), the central reservoir was formerly electrified (standard screw-base socket).
The chandelier is sold complete with its original glass dome/shade.
Superb framework for a library or drawing-room chandelier from the late 19th century (dated 1892 on the hull of one of the ships). This rare piece falls within the Historism style (Neo-Renaissance), characterized by very detailed and openwork brass casting.
The main decoration is remarkable: the central turned wood body and brass is surrounded by a tripodal structure adorned with three magnificent caravels or stylized ships (reminiscent of Christopher Columbus's ships, a very popular theme in 1892 for the quincentennial of the discovery of America). On each ship sits a sculpted female figure (allegory or figurehead).
Initially designed as a pendant or oil lamp (library lamp with a counterweight/raise-and-lower mechanism), the central reservoir was formerly electrified (standard screw-base socket).
The chandelier is sold complete with its original glass dome/shade.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Metal, Wood
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
75 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
75 cm
Colour
Gold
Number Of Fittings
3
Estimated period
20th century
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