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Large French Rococo Style Thirty-Three Light Ormolu Chandelier

About the Item

This superb ormolu chandelier is crafted in the ornate Rococo style. The chandelier features thirty-three lights arranged over three tiers, each light springing from an S-scrolled acanthus leaf moulded ormolu branch extensively decorated with ormolu bows and floral garlands. The central baluster stem descends from the top towards espagnolette-like models of the Three Graces, each figure sitting with her arms held aloft. The stem terminates in a large artichoke drop finial. Chandelier made of chiseled brass plated with 24 carats gold. 3 women, flower garlands, pineapples . 33 lights on 3 levels. This noble antique chandelier features the typical Rococo style of the 18th-century reign of Louis XV. The French have always set the trend and while Baroque art originated in Rome, Rococo art originated in France in the 1720s. Rococo set the standard for what was in vogue and held a complete monopoly helped France become the fashion center of the eighteenth century. The carved motifs in the entire structure are gorgeous, ethereal, and sumptuous. Rococo style depicts natural floral motifs but poeticizes them with asymmetrical curves. The lines carved motifs at the canopy of the chandelier and candle holder are all curved, it can be said that the curves on the light branch resemble vines, which makes the chandelier eye-catching but not dull. The vines and acanthus leaf pattern are embellished in this antique French chandelier with gilt bronze. This sublime chandelier has three levels with 30 lights. Each branch of the lights is cast in gilt bronze and lavishly decorated with floral garlands. Candle holders are meticulously and elaborately carved like a blooming flower when surrounded by layers of acanthus leaves. The canopy above, depicts espagnolette-like drooping and flowery vines hanging down as if holding three women's arms aloft. The image of these three women is The three Graces from Greek mythology. According to ancient Greek literature, The Three Graces is the image of the three daughters of Zeus: Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thalia. The gentleness of the three graces all brings out the familiar high aesthetic of the Rococo style in the 18th century. Finishing off the lower body of this large splendid ormolu chandelier is a lifelike artichoke.

Dimensions:

Height: 67.72 in (172 cm)Width: 41.34 in (105 cm)Depth: 41.34 in (105 cm)

Style:

Rococo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Gilt

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1990s