Pair of large Louis XV style gilt bronze and crystal decoration attributed to Baccarat
 
An elegant and decorative pair of Louis XV style girandoles, in bronze with their original gilding, illuminated by seven candle arms. These large girandoles rest on a substantial gilt bronze base. They feature beautiful cut crystal decoration, including numerous large white and smoky plaques, the upper section surmounted by a cut crystal dagger.
 
Beautiful French work in the Louis XV style, attributed to the Baccarat crystalworks, manufactured around 1860.
 
Dimensions:
82 cm height
Width 54 cm.
Depth 40 cm
 
Condition:
In very good condition. Electrification to European standards and electrification to American stands on request.

Baccarat:
In 1764, King Louis XV granted Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval, Bishop of Metz, permission to establish a glassworks in the village of Baccarat in Lorraine.
 
In 1824, Ismaël Robinet, a glassworker at Baccarat, invented a piston-driven air pump that facilitated glass blowing. The following year, Baccarat developed the press-moulded technique.
 
In 1855, Baccarat took part in the first Parisian Universal Exhibition, notably with two candelabras and a chandelier of monumental dimensions.
 
In 1860, on October 29, Baccarat registered its trademark at the Paris Commercial Court: a carafe, a stemmed glass and a goblet inscribed in a circle. First printed on a paper label, the stamp was then directly engraved on the piece.
 
Baccarat is a crystal of excellent quality, it contains no less than 31,7% lead, without any defect, a high level of requirement, this is what characterizes the manufacture. The Baccarat Crystal Factory crosses generations while remaining a symbol of the French art of living.

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A Large Pair of Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Crystal Girandoles Attributed to Baccarat, c. 1860

An elegant and decorative pair of large Louis XV-style girandoles in gilt bronze, retaining their original gilding and featuring seven candle arms. These substantial girandoles remain on a significant gilt bronze base. They are beautifully adorned with cut-crystal elements, including numerous large plaques in clear and smoked crystal, with the upper section crowned by a cut-crystal dagger finial.

A fine example of French craftsmanship in the Louis XV style, attributed to the Baccarat Crystal Works, manufactured circa 1860.

Dimensions:
Height: 32¼ in (82 cm)
Width: 21¼ in (54 cm)
Depth: 15¾ in (40 cm)

Condition:
In excellent original condition. Wired to European standards; adaptation to American standards available upon request.

History of Maison Baguès:
Founded in 1840 by Noël Baguès, Maison Baguès is a French company specializing in the creation of luxury lighting. Originally focused on liturgical bronzes, the company expanded into bronze lighting fixtures with the advent of electricity under Eugène Baguès. Over the decades, the firm enriched its collections with wrought iron creations and designs inspired by historical models, particularly through the contributions of Victor and Robert Baguès.

Renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship, Maison Baguès employs traditional techniques such as chasing, wrought ironwork, gold leaf gilding, and crystal setting. Its creations adorn prestigious locations worldwide, and the brand has collaborated with renowned decorators and architects. In 1995, it established its showroom and workshop at the Viaduc des Arts in Paris, continuing its legacy of craftsmanship.

Today, Maison Baguès reissues its iconic models while innovating with contemporary designs, maintaining its position as one of France's latest art lighting manufacturers.