With anthemion corona suspending two tiers of enamel bands with stylised candle arms, fitted for electricity
29 in. (74 cm.) high

Le Monde Illustré, Paris, N° 278. – 9 Août 1862, pp. 92-94.

The International Exhibition, London, 1862 (the model).

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Lot Essay

This model of chandelier is illustrated in an engraving of furniture and works of art shown by the Maison Barbedienne at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. It was among the exhibits which won Barbedienne three medals at the exhibition: for furniture, bronze and orfèvrerie. Titled ‘Lustre byzantin’ it uses rinceaux-inald champlevé enamels to complete a design inspired by ancient jewellery from the East Roman Empire. For another example of this model see Christies, London, 16th November 2017, lot 495 (£60,000)