Gilbert Poillerat, Important chandelier
Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988)
Important chandelier
Circa 1943
The main structure consists of an oval wrought-iron frame divided into two rings linked by rods, also in wrought iron. Two geometric branches ending in scrolls meet at the centre of the chandelier, joined by a gilded iron shell. This is topped by a wrought-iron ring and rod, and a gilded-iron oval platform fixed to the ceiling to suspend the chandelier. Connected to the upper structure by a central twisted wrought-iron rod, the lower gilded-iron structure resembles a ribbed dome and is bordered by twelve tapering horns to hold the bulbs.
Height 210 cm (82 5/8 in) - Width 118 cm (46 1/2 in) - Height 88 cm (34 5/8 in)
Provenance :
- Private collection, New York.
Literature :
- « Gilbert Poillerat : maître ferronnier », François Baudot, éd. Charles Moreeau, Paris, 1992, p. 196 et p. 197 for a similar model.
