Chandelier - Gilt bronze - Superb Empire chandelier

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French Empire style antique ceiling chandelier in gilded bronze with patina, made in France, with ten fittings, 65 cm diameter and 80 cm height, 8 kg, in good used condition and in working order.

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Empire style chandelier in gilded bronze with green patina, probably from the 19th century.
The Empire style, popular in the early 19th century under Napoleon I, is characterized by straight lines, a structured aesthetic, and antique and imperial motifs.
This chandelier features arms of light in the shape of horns of abundance or stylized swans, typical of the period.
The materials used often include golden bronze, sometimes combined with a green patina, as seen on the central plate.
Chandeliers of this type are often prized antique pieces, their value depending on their age, material, and rarity.

Empire style chandelier in gilded bronze with green patina, probably from the 19th century.
The Empire style, popular in the early 19th century under Napoleon I, is characterized by straight lines, a structured aesthetic, and antique and imperial motifs.
This chandelier features arms of light in the shape of horns of abundance or stylized swans, typical of the period.
The materials used often include golden bronze, sometimes combined with a green patina, as seen on the central plate.
Chandeliers of this type are often prized antique pieces, their value depending on their age, material, and rarity.

Details

Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Style subtype
Empire Style
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Superb Empire chandelier
Material
Brass, Bronze, Metal
Country of Origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
80 cm
Diameter
65 cm
Width
65 cm
Depth
65 cm
Height From Hanginglamp Till Ceiling
80 cm
Weight
8 kg
Colour
Gold
Number Of Fittings
10
Estimated Period
1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
4
Objects sold
Private

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