Henri Vian, 1860-1905 A RÉGENCE STYLE GILT BRONZE EIGHT-LIGHT CHANDELIER PARIS, CIRCA 1880, IN THE MANNER OF ANDRÉ-CHARLES BOULLE

some bronze elements stamped HV with serial numbers from the bronze master models.

Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol I, Munich, 1986, p. 55, fig. 1.6.11

Overall very good presentation and condition but would benefit from a clean. Some minor pitting and areas of verdigris tarnish all over, the original gilt is beneath a layer of surface grime and would come up very nicely. Fitted and wired for electricity though the wires run through the arms and the drip-pans are not drilled. The wiring is untested and would likely need inspection by someone qualified prior to use.
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