Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central stem issuing twenty-four out-scrolled candle branches suspending prisms and bell-flowers, on four splayed supports, in the Indian Maharaja style, stamped BACCARAT throughout. 86" high x 33" wide Wired for electricity. In overall excellent condition. There are a few minor chips to a few of the candle cups and prisms, but the torchères are fully complete and there are no other damages associated. The socket covers, which simulate candlesticks, are made of opaque glass. Ready to place. Will be packed into several boxes for transport. Installation will be included with delivery. Provenance: Important European Private Collection Private Pacific Northwest collection, USA Private Midwest Collection, USA Comparative Literature: Lerch, Moscou, Splendeurs des Romanov, Exhibition catalogue, 11 July – 13 September 2009, Monaco, pp. 214-217. M. Lerch, Baccarat: la légende du cristal, Exhibition catalogue, 15 October 2014 – 4 January 2015, Paris, pp.68-69. D. Sautot, The Story of Baccarat, Paris, 1993. Cristalleries de Baccarat: The origins of the manufacture, also known as the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat, can be traced to 1764. On this year, King Louis XV accorded to the Bishop of Metz permission to establish a glass factory on his land, in the small village of Baccarat in Lorraine, in order to compete with the celebrated Bohemian production. Lorraine is traditionally a glass-making region, due to the abundance of silica in the soil and due to its large forests, which supplied the wood to fuel the ovens. Francois-Eugène de Fontenay, who joined the company in 1841, discovered that the addition of nickel oxide in the manufacturing process resulted in a perfectly clear product, 'crystal glass', that was free of discoloration and that imitated precious rock crystal. For this discovery, the Baccarat company was awarded a gold medal at the French Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie in 1844. Continually experimenting with their manufacturing process, the quality of Baccarat's 'crystal glass' improved, reaching the highest level by the end of the century. The Baccarat manufacture rapidly became a leading producer with highly skilled maître-verriers. In 1823, Baccarat participated for the first time at the National Exhibition. Louis XVIII was seduced by the quality of the pieces presented, which received the praise of the jury and the first gold medal. As a result of their success and innovations, the manufacture gradually consolidated its reputation, which allowed it to dominate the French market. The Russian fascination for Baccarat: In 1867, Tsar Alexander II visited the Exposition Universelle in Paris and fell in awe in the sight of Baccarat’s stand...

Important Baccarat chandelier 19th century. Important and elegant chandelier in transparent and burgundy crystal Baccarat with 12 lights. 1...

Pair of crystal girandoles with four lights on two levels from the Baccarat House. They are decorated with geometrical crystal pendants, the shafts are ringed and the feet have gadro...

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a large pair of French cut-crystal eighteen light torcheres, early 20th century. These are extremely rare and unique standing floor chandeliers by Baccarat, Paris. Each central stem issuing eighteen out-scrolled candle branches suspending prisms and bell-flowers, on three splayed supports, the drip-pans stamped BACCARAT, attached to faux marble bases. Through the unusual clarity of the glass, the evident weight, the uniformity of the surface allowing for bold engraving and cutting, this extraordinary pair of torchères dit "de la Tsarine" showcases all the hallmarks that made Baccarat, the leading glass manufacture in France. Overall with faux marble bases: 93" high x 26" diameter Without faux marble stands: 83" high x 26" diameter Very good condition. No damages noted. All parts intact. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE: Lerch, Moscou, Splendeurs des Romanov, Exhibition catalogue, 11 July – 13 September 2009, Monaco, pp. 214-217. M. Lerch, Baccarat: la légende du cristal, Exhibition catalogue, 15 October 2014 – 4 January 2015, Paris, pp.68-69. D. Sautot, The Story of Baccarat, Paris, 1993. Cristalleries de Baccarat: The origins of the manufacture, also known as the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat, can be traced to 1764. On this year, King Louis XV accorded to the Bishop of Metz permission to establish a glass factory on his land, in the small village of Baccarat in Lorraine, in order to compete with the celebrated Bohemian production. Lorraine is traditionally a glass-making region, due to the abundance of silica in the soil and due to its large forests, which supplied the wood to fuel the ovens. Francois-Eugène de Fontenay, who joined the company in 1841, discovered that the addition of nickel oxide in the manufacturing process resulted in a perfectly clear product, 'crystal glass', that was free of discoloration and that imitated precious rock crystal. For this discovery, the Baccarat company was awarded a gold medal at the French Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie in 1844. Continually experimenting with their manufacturing process, the quality of Baccarat's 'crystal glass' improved, reaching the highest level by the end of the century. The Baccarat manufacture rapidly became a leading producer with highly skilled maître-verriers. In 1823, Baccarat participated for the first time at the National Exhibition. Louis XVIII was seduced by the quality of the pieces presented, which received the praise of the jury and the first gold medal. As a result of their success and innovations, the manufacture gradually consolidated its reputation, which allowed it to dominate the French market. Historical documents from Baccarat highlight the model for these torchères enjoyed great success. They are designed after a drawing for a model showcased at the 1867 Exposition Universelle. A pair of almost identical torchères is seen on a photograph of Baccarat's shop at 30 bis on the rue de Paradis, Paris. Some of these torchères dated from the late 19th century/20th century have appeared on the market including one pair, of smaller height, Sotheby's New York, 20 April 2007, lot 249 and one torchère sold Christie's New York, 13 April 2017, lot 178 The Russian fascination for Baccarat: In 1867, Tsar Alexander II visited the Exposition Universelle in Paris and fell in awe in the sight of Baccarat’s stand...

A French eight-light Baccarat crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with scrolling brass armature. Born in the Lorraine region of France in the Baccarat manufacture, this exquisi...

A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and cut-glass twelve-light chandelier by La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. The central gilt-bronze and cut-glass baluster stem issuing twelve ...

Exceptional French ormolu and Baccarat glass and rock crystal fifteen-light chandelier Late 19th century. Very high quality French ormolu. Candle bobeches in the Art Nouveau taste...

Crystal chandelier by Baccarat featuring a crystal dome from which hangs strings of crystals which come together in a crystal point. This beautiful piece is from 1920 France. This pi...

The supporting structure is made of silver plated brass. The central rod is solid iron. The pair of chandeliers there is the original design and the purchasing (1883) document betwe...

A magnificent 19th century Baccarat crystal chandelier with three-tier 18 lights and beautiful gilt bronze, this chandelier is the definition of elegance. This chandelier is 30" wi...