Napoleon III Table Lamp in Ormolú and Porcelain by Victor Paillard, 1870s

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Chandelier/lamp, ormolu and porcelain, victor paillard, napoleon iii, 1870s - france
materials: bronze, ormolu, and porcelain
artist: victor paillard
signed … Read more Chandelier/lamp, ormolu and porcelain, victor paillard, napoleon iii, 1870s - france
materials: bronze, ormolu, and porcelain
artist: victor paillard
signed on the top of the base
style: napoleon iii
period: 1870s
country of origin: france
good condition considering its age and use
overall dimensions: 45 x 41 x 15 cm

a delightful two-light chandelier, dating from around the 1870s and later electrically installed, in the napoleon iii style. Exquisitely crafted by the renowned sculptor and bronze worker victor paillard, the chandelier features two arms adorned with garlands of flowers and leaves, made, like the base, of ormolu. On the base is a small, hand-painted blue porcelain piece in the sèvres style depicting cupid shooting arrows. This childlike figure is repeated in the central sculpture held by the two garland-like arms: a cherub gathering flowers with his cloak. The light-emitting arms have glass bases upon which an electrical installation for light bulbs has been mounted, with the sockets concealed by opaque blue glass beads. The piece rests on four small gilt bronze legs. An exquisite and unique piece of great aesthetic refinement and timeless beauty. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less