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A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS TWENTY-FOUR LIGHT CHANDELIER
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS TWENTY-FOUR LIGHT CHANDELIER
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS TWENTY-FOUR LIGHT CHANDELIER
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A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS TWENTY-FOUR LIGHT CHANDELIER
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A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS TWENTY-FOUR LIGHT CHANDELIER

BY BACCARAT, PARIS, CIRCA 1890

Details
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS TWENTY-FOUR LIGHT CHANDELIER
BY BACCARAT, PARIS, CIRCA 1890
The shaped corona cast with Vitruvian scrolls, suspending drops and three faceted glass supports, the central tier with scrolled arms supported by winged putti suspending further drops, over a cut-glass bowl, the glass drip pans stamped 'BACCARAT', the ball finial stamped with Bacarat cachet, fitted for electricity
60 in. (152.5 cm.) high; 33 in. (84 cm.) diameter
Provenance
CHÂTEAU - A Distinguished American Collection of Important 19th Century Furniture & Works of Art; Christie's, London, 28 October 2014, lot 34.
Special notice
This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.

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Lot Essay

Founded in 1764 by Royal consent, the firm of Baccarat became known as the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat during the 19th century. François-Eugène de Fontenay (who joined the company in 1841) discovered that by the addition of nickel oxide in the manufacturing process, a perfectly clear product, "crystal glass", free of discolouration and imitating precious rock crystal, was produced. Shortly thereafter in 1844 the Baccarat company was awarded a Gold Medal at the French Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie. With the continuing refinement to their manufacturing standards, the quality of Baccarat's 'crystal glass' improved and reached the highest level by the end of the century, competing successfully with the Bohemian glass industry. Baccarat 'crystal glass' is highly regarded, not only for its unusual clarity, but also for its great solidity and weight.

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