Pair of Napoleon III chandeliers in bronze and porcelain. 19th century

This gilt bronze chandelier has eight branches which take the form of glassware and candles and surround a semi spherical decorated with glass gemstones. Result of a very careful wor...

This beautiful clock was made out of porcelain and gilded bronze during Napoleon III period. The porcelain dial indicates the hours with Roman numerals. It is decorated with gilded r...

This exceptional monumental vase in porcelain of Paris, conceived in the spirit of the Sèvres Manufactory’s productions, is quite characteristic of the Napoleon III style . The long neck of the shape is extremely rare, as well as the gilt bronzes’ richness of ornamentation. Its dimensions and its important bronze mount indicate a ceremonial piece, of supreme luxury, comparable to those the Manufactory exhibited at the World's Fairs. Evoking the aristocratic art of the Ancien Regime in many ways, this vase pays tribute to the refinements of the 18th century, and could have been commissioned to decorate the mansion of a 19th century personality. Indeed, the “Celestial blue” background, embellished with gold arabesques, is characteristic of the porcelains from the Royal Manufactory of Vincennes as early as 1753, which became the Sèvres Manufactory. It is a famous blue, difficult to obtain, which served to decorate the first service delivered to Louis XV. The lively shapes of the bronze base also evoke the art of the ornamentalists in Louis XV’s time, such as Jean-Claude Duplessis or Gouthiere, who were in charge of drawing gilt bronze mounts for China porcelain. The bronze mount of our vase is hence very close to the Duplessis’ ornementations. The two espagnolettes, with sheathed busts of women...

Rare spherical chandelier made with the technique of stained glass in the late 19th century. Neo-Gothic style, this chandelier is decorated with colored glass cabochons and profiles of men and women...

This very rich Napoleon III style mirror was made of gilt bronze in the second half of the 19th century. The curved and countercurved frame w...

This exceptional baluster vase, important because of its size, was made of porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. It is adorned with a very beautiful enameled and polychromatic decoration in the pure Napoleon III taste depicting flowers on a cloudy blue background inhabited with a bird and a butterfly. The neck and the base are them, adorned with a beautiful stylized palm frieze. It rests on a base made of wood and turtle scales...

This antique chandelier is made of gold covered bronze, and features 2 staggered tiers of lighting, with each light resting atop a highly decorated bobeche. The lights are mostly gro...

Antique 19th century French Napoleon III bronze d' ore and crystal chandelier.

19th century French Napoleon III gilt bronze chandelier. Stunning 19th century French Napoleon III gilt bronze six-light chandelier. This antique French Neoclassical style bronze chandelier was originally a gas fixture...

This elegant Baccarat style crystal and bronze light fixture was created in France, circa 1870. The intricate antique chandelier has six lights newly wired on one tier with luxurious...

19th chandelier in gilt and silver bronze with putti decoration, Louis XVI style. Outstanding quality of carving and gilding.

Crystal chandelier 19th century, gilt bronze, Napoleon III period, Louis XV style Measures: H: 100cm, D: 60cm.