pair versailles huge silver bronze diamond baluster lanterns

An exceptional and impressive large pair of silvered bronze three light hall lanterns after the model made for thePalace of Versailles.

These superb lanterns are finely cast and chiseled in solid bronze each with a pierced crown above a diamond baluster body withbevelledglass panes divided by classical figures and foliage, each lower section has fine lion's head mounts with a finial on the end. This pair of lanterns ismodelledafter the celebrated Versailles model.This high quality hot cast solid bronze pair of lanterns lantern was produced using the traditional "lost wax" process, otherwise known as the"cireperdue"method.There is no mistaking its superb quality and very grand scale and design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to light up.Condition:In excellent ready to use condition.Dimensions in cm:Height 122 x Width 56 x Depth 56Dimensions in inches:Height 4 foot x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches
Our reference: 07079d
Sheratonis a late 18th centuryneoclassicalEnglish furniturestyle, in vogueca1785 - 1820, that was coined by 19th century collectors and dealers to credit furniture designerThomas Sheraton, born inStockton-on-Tees,Englandin 1751 and whose books, "The Cabinet Dictionary" (1803) of engraved designs and the "Cabinet Maker's & Upholsterer's Drawing Book" (1791) of furniture patterns exemplify this style.The Sheraton style was inspired by theLouis XVI styleand features round tapered legs, fluting and most notably contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style furniture takes lightweight rectilinear forms, usingsatinwood,mahoganyand tulipwood, sycamore and rosewood for inlaid decorations, though painted finishes and brass fittings are also to be found. Swags, husks, flutings, festoons, and rams' heads are amongst the common motifs applied to pieces of this style.Without pedantic archaeology, it brought the Neoclassical taste of architects likeRobert Adamwithin reach of the middle class. In many respects Sheraton style corresponds with the contemporaryDirectoirestyle of France. The Sheraton style was the most reproduced style in the United States during the Federal period.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: X8PRR95G2

Width (cm):

56

Height (cm):

122

Depth (cm):

56

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