Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Mottheau
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This magnificent gilt bronze chandelier, 36.5" by 23", circa 1900s, comes from Maison Mottheau et Fils of Paris. The fixture features six electrified candle arms and central light with frosted glass flame shade, and is in the style of the designs of Pierre Gouthiere (1740-1806), the bronzier famous for his commission from the court of King Louis XVI. The Mottheau firm was a leading designer and producer of bronze for prestigious cabinet makers in Paris. Also known for their lighting fixtures, the firm won critical acclaim at the 1900 Paris Exhibition. They were known for their collaboration with leading sculptors, and their line of exceptional chandeliers, wall lights, candelabra and torcheres. With respect to their exhibition at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, Art Journal stated: "The French Section shows many examples of fine work applied under the new conditions, but we doubt if a more complete success is to be recorded to the credit of any exhibitor than can be conceded to Messieurs Mottheau et fils" (Lit: The Art Journal, The Paris Exhibition 1900 - An Illustrated Record of its Art, Architecture and Industrie, London, 1900, pp. 86-7).
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West New York, New Jersey
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