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Eight-light chandelier

Porcelain possibly by Vincennes Manufactory French
ca. 1765–70
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 533
This chandelier is documented as having been in the audience chamber at Schloss Seehof, which was furnished in 1767–68 for Prince Bishop Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim (1708–1779) with "Parisier" seat furniture executed locally in the French fashion. The porcelain flowers, some of which are missing, were probably purchased in France at this time.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Eight-light chandelier
  • Maker: Porcelain possibly by Vincennes Manufactory (French, ca. 1740–1756)
  • Date: ca. 1765–70
  • Culture: probably German assembled with French porcelain
  • Medium: Painted iron, soft-paste porcelain, gilt bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 45 1/2 in. (115.6 cm); Diam. 32 in. (81.3 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Iron
  • Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
  • Object Number: 1974.356.150
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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