Antique French Neoclassical Fireplace Chenet Lamps - a Pair

Description

A pair of French early 20th century Neoclassical style, ornate, well cast and pierced gilt brass chenet, now electrified, and … more A pair of French early 20th century Neoclassical style, ornate, well cast and pierced gilt brass chenet, now electrified, and mounted as table lamps.

Featuring brilliant color and form, finished in luxurious Louis XVI taste, the richly detailed antique chenets with floral, swags of laurel leaf, and acanthus foliate decorated architectural form, with stylized openwork, quiver and arrows at end, surmounted with a handled urn, with cascading grapes and vine, topped with a flaming finial. A short cast iron support bracket to the verso keeps the chenets strong, stable, and standing upright, later wired to bracket, with quality adjustable lamp post standard.

Provenance:
Acquired from the highly curated contents of antique dealers, Ed and Jane Grant, who retired after four decades in the industry. The couple supplied both their Washington metro based antique shop, Grant Antiques, and their very fine quality Connecticut showcase, E.J. Grant Antiques, with domestic and imported pieces. World travelers who especially loved European antiques, sourced their merchandise during their frequent buying trips to Europe and Asia and included purchases originating in France, the British Isles, Italy, Spain, and beyond.

"We have never been content with our established route. England is our first and favorite country and furniture. Then we discovered France. Then Holland and Belgium. On to Italy, Spain, then Scandinavia and later China. As always, bits and pieces from the U.S.," explains Jane in her memoirs of their 40 years as antiques dealers.

Dimensions:
24" High, 8.75" Wide, 4" Deep

Condition:
Overall very good condition. Working/operable. Expected, elegantly aged patinated finish, adding antique character and charm. less