Large 12-branch gilt and cut glass Louis XV Cage Chandelier
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Large 12-branch gilt and cut glass Louis XV Cage Chandelier
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Large 12-branch gilt and cut glass Louis XV Cage Chandelier:
with lights on three tiers; the gilt-bronze curving foliate frame dressedwith variously shaped cut-glass pendants; bearing cut glass spireornaments and faceted ball finial.
French, circa 1880. (Spires could be exchanged for further lights if needed).
Height: | 46" | - | 117cm |
Width: | 36" | - | 91.5cm |
Louis XV
King of France, 1723-1774. This style had graceful, sinuous, asymmetrical lines with rococo themes.
rococo
From 'rocaille', the French word for rock- and shell-work in grottoes. Its diminutive form 'rococo' was later used to describe the playful, naturalistic motifs of fruit, flowers, foliage, shells, and asymmetrical scrolling ornament popular from the early 18th century.