Six candle-branch French Empire Chandelier with flambeau
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Six candle-branch French Empire Chandelier with flambeau
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Six candle-branch French Empire Chandelier with flambeau:
the gilded-bronze chandelier with laurel band and acanthus decoration; suspended on three black-bronzed chains to top boss with gilded ornament. Circa 1830 and restored.
| Height: | 24" | - | 61.0cm |
| Width: | 13½" | - | 34.0cm |
Glossary Words
Empire
Of the reign of the French Emperor Napoleon (Bonaparte) from 1804-1815. Grand, symmetrical designs using classical forms in a formal Greek way were combined with motifs associated with Napoleon, such as eagles, bees, laurel wreaths and Egyptian subjects. See Directoire and Second Empire.
flambeau
Literally, the French word for flame.
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
