Circa 1920 French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Description

The Neoclassical style refers to movements in the arts that drew inspiration from the ‘classical’ art and culture of ancient … more The Neoclassical style refers to movements in the arts that drew inspiration from the ‘classical’ art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. This chandelier plays to the Neoclassical style with its grandeur of scale, geometric forms, and symmetry. The entirety is cast from bronze and holds six lights. Each candlestick sits on bronze bobeches with meticulously placed cutouts for the light to shine through. The arms are straight, however, there is a curling acanthus leaf underneath each bobeche. The light playfully bounces off the different shapes of crystal pendeloques, creating a lovely glow. Mimicking the arms, the column has acanthus leaf ornaments that bloom from the bottom. From a triangular geometric top, extensions dangle crystal kite prisms. Like the crystal ball that dangles beautifully from the bottom, there is a miniature one that hangs at the top. Overall, this chandelier has been spectacularly crafted with attention to detail making it an interesting illuminant in any setting. less