A pair of French ormolu and clear and amethyst cut glass ten-light girandoles
A pair of French ormolu and clear and amethyst cut glass ten-light girandoles

BY HENRY VIAN, PARIS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A pair of French ormolu and clear and amethyst cut glass ten-light girandoles
By Henry Vian, Paris, Last quarter 19th Century
Of typical form, each hung with flowerheads, teardrops, and scalloped drops, the circular base inscribed h. vian, electrified
30½ in. (77.5 cm.) high (2)

拍品专文

The Parisian bronzier and fondeur, Henri Vian, is recorded as having specialised in the production of bronze-mounted chimney-pieces, light fittings and decorative vases. The business, located at 5, rue de la Thorigny, was continued by Madame Vian on her husband's death in 1905.