{"product_id":"19th-century-french-renaissance-revival-brass-bronze-six-light-chandelier-with-griffins","title":"19th-Century French Renaissance Revival Brass\/Bronze Six-Light Chandelier with Griffins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spectacular and unusually elaborate French Renaissance Revival brass chandelier, dating to the late 19th century and richly ornamented with fantastical beasts, heraldic motifs, scrolling foliage, floral garlands, and architectural detailing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chandelier is constructed around a tall, heavily modeled central standard with fluted and spirally twisted sections, acanthus leaves, gadrooned moldings, and multiple decorative tiers. At the lower hub, a dramatic grouping of six projecting griffin or dragon heads emerges from block-form mounts, each corresponding with one of the scrolling chandelier arms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe six lights extend on sinuous foliate arms terminating in broad, serrated drip pans and urn-form candle cups decorated with delicate swags. The arms incorporate additional scrolling tendrils, floral bosses, and small classical mask or medallion ornaments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticularly striking are the long decorative chains descending from the upper body to the individual arms. Each chain alternates cast foliate links with spherical beads, giving the chandelier an almost jewel-like quality while visually connecting the upper and lower sections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbove, a circular corona is encircled by a dense garland of cast flowers and leaves. The uppermost tier is embellished with a series of heraldic-style shields or escutcheons, continuing the historicist Renaissance vocabulary found throughout the fixture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe profusion of griffins, heraldic shields, acanthus, architectural moldings, and scrolling ornament places the chandelier firmly within the French late-19th-century fascination with Renaissance and Gothic decorative arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow electrified with six candle-form sockets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th century, circa 1870–1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench, Renaissance Revival \/ Neo-Renaissance, with Gothic Revival influences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the second half of the 19th century, French decorative arts frequently revived historical styles associated with the Renaissance, medieval period, and François I era. Chandeliers of this type were intended for richly furnished interiors and often incorporated heraldic ornament, mythical creatures, architectural forms, and dense naturalistic decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe use of griffins or dragon-like creatures is particularly characteristic of Renaissance Revival metalwork. Such beasts drew upon medieval and Renaissance grotesques while also providing sculptural transition points between the chandelier's central body and projecting arms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present fixture appears to have been converted or rewired for electricity at a later date. Its elaborate cast construction and decorative candle cups are substantially earlier than the visible modern electrical components.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrivate collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker presently unidentified; no maker's mark is visible in the photographs provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003eCast and worked brass\u003cbr\u003ePatinated brass\u003cbr\u003eMetal chain links and decorative castings\u003cbr\u003eModern electrical wiring\u003cbr\u003eModern candle sleeves\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease add physical measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall height: ___\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall diameter: ___\"\u003cbr\u003eApproximate chandelier body height excluding wiring\/canopy: ___\"\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age and use. The brass retains an attractive aged golden patina with areas of oxidation, discoloration, rubbing, and surface wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral components show the slight irregularities and age-related movement expected from a large assembled antique chandelier. Visible wiring and small securing wires indicate later electrification and\/or subsequent stabilization or repair. Modern white candle sleeves are present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chandelier should be professionally inspected and installed by a qualified electrician before use. Electrical functionality and compliance with current electrical codes are not guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chandelier is attributed to France and the late 19th century based on its construction, materials, ornament, and Renaissance Revival design vocabulary. No manufacturer's mark has yet been identified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe griffin\/dragon terminology describes the fantastical cast creatures ornamenting the central body; they may combine characteristics of several historic grotesque forms rather than represent one specific heraldic beast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectrical components are later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49259584618751,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/036512EE-777E-4CA7-9DE0-1B4806B66F40.png?v=1789916667","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/19th-century-french-renaissance-revival-brass-bronze-six-light-chandelier-with-griffins","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}