Chandelier
This chandelier was made after a design by the wealthy banker and patron Thomas Hope, published in his 1807 book entitled Household Furniture and Interior Decoration. The book contains an engraving with a schematic design of the chandelier as well as details of the griffins. Probably created for Hope’s London residence, the chandelier as well as other furniture designed by him, were influenced by contemporary French Empire production.
Artwork Details
- Title: Chandelier
- Artist: Thomas Hope (British (born Holland), Amsterdam 1769–1831 London)
- Date: ca. 1802
- Medium: Carved and gilded wood, with gilded metals (iron and brass or bronze).
- Dimensions: H. from bottom of pendants to top of stars: 120.6 cm; W. (overall): 108 cm.
- Classification: Metalwork
- Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
- Object Number: 1975.1.2494
- Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection
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Thomas Hope
ca. 1820
Multiple artists/makers
1807
Thomas Hope
before 1807
Netherlandish
early 18th century
Netherlandish
18th century
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