Dimensions:

Height: 150 cm
Diameter : 90cm

Weight: 70kgs

Attributed to François Rémond, one of the most sought-after master bronze casters of the reign of Louis XVI, this chandelier exemplifies the excellence of late 18th-century Parisian craftsmanship. Having received his master’s certificate in 1774, Rémond quickly established himself as one of the greatest casters and engravers of his time, collaborating with the capital’s most prestigious cabinetmakers and haberdashers. His creations, intended for an aristocratic and princely clientele, are distinguished by the finesse of their engraving, the balance of their proportions, and the exceptional quality of their mercury gilding.

The Louis XVI style, to which this model belongs, marks a return to order, symmetry, and classical inspiration following the fancies of the Rococo. Inspired by the archaeological discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum, this new aesthetic emphasizes architectural lines and ornamentation drawn from antiquity—acanthus leaves, beaded friezes, fluting, knotted ribbons, or laurel garlands—as well as a measured elegance in which every detail contributes to the harmony of the whole. In this tradition, gilded bronze became a true art of decorative sculpture. At Rémond, the material attained remarkable precision and vitality: the reliefs are sharp, the surfaces subtly contrasted between matte and burnished, and the light reflects with a depth characteristic of the greatest Parisian workshops of the 18th century.

The chandelier also features remarkable blue patina, the depth and intensity of which attest to exceptionally rare craftsmanship. Highly prized in the decorative arts of the late 18th century, this treatment of bronze was then the result of techniques jealously guarded within the great Parisian workshops. The subtlety of this blue, with its almost velvety sheen, interacts with the brilliance of the gilding, creating a contrast of great sophistication. This refined polychromy, emblematic of the neoclassical taste under Louis XVI, reveals the technical mastery and aesthetic rigor associated with works attributed to François Rémond.

Through its refinement and quality of execution, this chandelier attests to the pinnacle reached by the French decorative arts under Louis XVI. It embodies that rare alliance between neoclassical rigor and ornamental virtuosity that made Parisian bronze casters renowned throughout the European courts.