Italian Polychrome Porcelain Chandelier in the style of Capodimonte, 1950

Details

Description

An elegant Italian six-light chandelier, crafted from finely modeled and hand-painted white porcelain in a delicate palette of pink, blue, … Read more An elegant Italian six-light chandelier, crafted from finely modeled and hand-painted white porcelain in a delicate palette of pink, blue, yellow, and green. The central stem, the scalloped arms, and the candle holders are richly decorated with floral garlands, bouquets, and small flowers in relief, punctuated with gilded details. The particularly elaborate central stem features a refined decoration of horizontal bands in pastel tones embellished with applied flowers in relief, while the overall composition elegantly evokes the Rococo style and Italian decorative arts of the mid-20th century. with its profusion of modeled flowers, polychrome decoration, and highly theatrical silhouette, this light fixture belongs to the tradition of Italian creations made in the style of the renowned Capodimonte manufactory in Naples. More precisely, it is an Italian production in the Capodimonte style, rather than a direct attribution to the manufactory, as there is no maker's mark to confirm this. This piece reflects the taste for richly ornamented porcelain decorative objects that characterized certain Italian productions of the 1950s and 60s, and constitutes a particularly decorative item, suitable for both a collector's interior and a setting seeking a refined, baroque presence. Italy, circa 1950–1960, polychrome hand-modeled and hand-painted porcelain, metal elements, six lights.
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less