Neoclassical Chandelier, Carved Wood and Wrought Iron, Italy 18th Cen
Features
Style: Neo-Classical (1765-1790)
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Origin: Italy
Material: Wrought Iron , Carved Wood , Glass
Description
Neoclassical chandelier dated back to the end of 18th century. Wood central body, carved and mercury gilded, shows a typical neoclassical style: A vese with leaf head holds an hexagonal polygon that has a triage decoration and supports itself a vase with leaves. From the central depart three gilded wrought iron arms ending with candle holders. The candelier is embellished with cascades of glass crystals and hangings added at the end of 19th century. Electrified later.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Diameter: 63
Maximum size (cm):
Height: 80
Certificate issued by: Enrico Sala
Additional Information
Style: Neo-Classical (1765-1790)
This historical period includes a first phase that can be properly defined as the Louis XVI style.nOnly at a later time, with the maturation of archaeological fashions, was a new vision of furnishing civilization formulated and codified, now fully attributable to the Neoclassical Style.
In fact, both trends coexisted in unison until the last years of the eighteenth century.
nIn the field of cabinet making, the Directoire, Retour d'Egypte, Consular and Empire styles also fall within the neoclassical era.
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