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Chandelier by Charles Matifat
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Chandelier from Charles Stanislas Matifat.
Glass and gilded bronze.
Reissue of Mathieu Lustrerie workshops. Around 1840, Charles Matifat began his apprenticeship with the goldsmith Antoine Vechte, only to succeeded his father as founder of the company. His first personal exhibition took place in 1849 during the Exhibition of Industrial Products. However, its international fame was truly established at the 1951 World's Fair, held at the Crystal Palace in London. During this occasion, Charles Stanislas Matifat presented this Louis XIV style chandelier, designed upon order of William III, King of Holland, to decorate his palace in The Hague. This piece attests to the international reputation of the bronze worker, and to the ingenuousity of their savoir-faire.
This chandelier features a lion's head, a decorative element characteristic of the Louis XIV style, which perfectly embodies the majesty of the era. Charles Matifat's production is also visible around the grand staircase of the Charles Garnier Opera, which testifies to his lasting influence in the field of artistic creation and decoration.
Louis de Charles Stanislas Matifat.
Verre et bronze doré.
Réédition ateliers Mathieu Lustrerie. Vers 1840, Charles Matifat commence son apprentissage auprès de l'orfèvre Antoine Vechte, puis succède à son père, fondateur de l’entreprise. Sa première exposition personnelle a lieu en 1849 lors de l'Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie. Cependant, sa renommée internationale s'est véritablement établie lors de l'Exposition Universelle de 1851, qui s'est tenue au Crystal Palace de Londres. À cette occasion, Charles Stanislas Matifat présente ce lustre de style Louis XIV, conçu sur commande du Roi de Hollande, Guillaume III, pour décorer son palais de La Haye. Cette pièce atteste de la renommée internationale du bronzier.
Ce lustre comporte une tête de lion, un élément décoratif caractéristique du style Louis XIV, qui incarne parfaitement la majesté de l’époque. La production de Charles Matifat est visible également autour du grand escalier de l'Opéra de Charles Garnier, ce qui témoigne de son influence durable dans le domaine de la création artistique et de la décoration.
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Chandelier by Charles Matifat
Ref. 99929/12
No. of Pieces: 1
Finish: Antique Gold
Location: Gargas
Lead Time: Available immediately
Stock Type: Finished
CRYSTAL AND FINISH GUIDE
CRYSTALS
Rock Crystal / Quartz
In the 18th Century, the royal chandeliers were treated as jewellery, Their pendants were in 'pure water crystal' - natural crystal/quartz.
18th Century Crystal
Before Lead crystal was discovered, the glass was mixed with Manganese, Tungstene or other materials. These materials used to give a smoky, violet or yellow tint to the glass. Our 18th Century Crystal recreates this effect, making it perfect for pieces that need to look antique or fit in a collection.
Bohemian Crystal
The 19th Century is the great avent of Lead Crystal - commonly known as simply “crystal”. Our suppliers in Eastern Europe create pure and transparent Crystal, which we call Bohemian.
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