Pair of Neoclassical Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystals of Various Colors
Early 20th Century.
This fixture is distinguished by its wrought-iron structure, entirely and meticulously covered in an intricate web of blown-glass bead strands—a virtuoso technique characteristic of Venetian Murano craftsmanship.
Green iron chandelier with eight light arms, composed of flowers, various foliage, and numerous pendants. The upper part of the chandelier simulates a knotted ribbon from which garlands of glass bead scrolls hang.
The vase’s body displays a rich naturalistic decoration in polychrome enamels, depicting birds of paradise (Fohang) among blooming peonies and flowering branches, traditional symbols of prosperity and beauty. The flared neck, adorned with small stylized handles in relief, is highlighted by geometric friezes in turquoise and pink tones that harmoniously frame the central scene.
China
Late 19th Century
This parrot design, originally life-size, is attributed to the renowned sculptor Johann Joachim Kändler, around 1745-1750, who captured birds perched on tree trunks with striking realism.
Meissen
Late 18th century
A pair of porcelain parrot lamps by Wong Lee. These depict parrots in light colours, perched on a tree trunk and holding a gilded bronze scroll in their beaks. The lamps are mounted on gilded bronze bases. The lamps are fitted with new lined silk lampshades in a powder pink colour, adorned with Declercq trimmings.
Eight-light church chandelier, central shaft in carved and gilded wood, cut glass beads.
Rewired to current standards.
18th century
Genoa, Italy
Pair of blue and white porcelain parrot wall lights by Wong Lee. These depict blue and white parrots perched on a tree trunk, holding a gilded bronze scroll in their beaks. The whole piece is mounted on gilded bronze bases. The lamps are fitted with new green silk-lined lampshades and Declercq trimmings.
Pair of dog-shaped lamps in polychrome porcelain and gilded bronze, in the Meissen style, with new green silk lampshades lined with green silk and Houlès trimmings.
18th-century six-light “lace” chandelier, composed of a turned and gilded wooden structure and a set of blown glass beads and pendants. This type and name literally refer to the structure of this chandelier, which consists of a “lacing” of iron wires onto which glass beads are threaded, creating a mesh that was highly prized for its diffusion of light.