Napoleon III Gilded Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, 1800s

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Six-light chandelier in gilded bronze, it has a central baluster culminating in a pine cone and decorated with leaf motifs … Read more Six-light chandelier in gilded bronze, it has a central baluster culminating in a pine cone and decorated with leaf motifs and laurel branches; in the lower part it is adorned with a bunch of grapes. From the central structure depart six arms worked with leafy volutes, bearing as many lights. The supports, also in gilded bronze, are worked to emulate a love knot in the upper part, whose ribbons descend like draperies to support the chandelier.Signed under the arms 'O. Lelièvre sculptor', 'Susse fondeur éditeur, Paris'. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less