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Two chandeliers
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Two chandeliers

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1725 · gild; bronze (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

In addition to furniture, André-Charles Boulle also made other objects in gilt-bronze, for example this sort of chandelier. Whether these two came from his workshop is not known. It is also possible that they were made by another craftsman influenced by his style. Gilt chandeliers with candles heightened the luxurious and festive atmosphere of a room.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
lighting devicecrownchandelierornaments ~ art
Credit lineTwee lichtkronen. c. 1700 - c. 1725. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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