French Crystal-Cut and Gilt-Bronze Chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès

Object Description

Late 19th century Louis XVI style eight light crystal cut and gilt-bronze chandelier, its style and its high quality idicating an attribution to the famous French manufactory Maison Baguès. This eight-light chandelier features an elegant and detailed bronze frame hang with heavy high quality cut crystals in the shape of pendeloques, rosettes and faceted drops. The central shaft constructed by glass elements with vase and baluster shapes issuing on the lower end eight candle arms partly hang with purple Murano glass drops. At half height a balustrade like composition gives this chandelier its own special architecture. The whole surmounted by spray adornment draped with facetted crystals.

Object History

Since its establishment in 1860, the Maison Bagues has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury lighting design. The master metalsmith Noel Bagues founded the company as specialists in liturgical bronzes, but by 1880 the company had expanded into the production of bronze light fixtures in response to the development of electrical lighting. Carried on by Noel’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress. Noted for their high end handcrafted work, such as complex carved sconces and hand-strung crystal chandeliers, Maison Baguès appealed to an elite clientele. Its products have been featured in luxury hotels like Paris’s George V, and the Savoy in London.

Object Condition

Very good, wired for electricity. Wear consistent of age and use – detailed condition report on request

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