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Spider Monkey Chandelier in a Japanese Style

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$ 18,092

Ref. 99028/5

Height

110 cm / 43.00 inch

Diameter

60 cm / 24.00 inch

STOCK

1 In-Stock
Spider monkey chandelier in a Japanese style. Bronze. Reissue of Mathieu Lustrerie workshops. Japan's history is marked by a unique trajectory. The first contacts with the West date back to the 16th century, but from 1639 until 1853, Japan decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world, adopting a policy of self-exclusion. However, in 1843, the Americans made a significant intrusion, forcing Japan to sign a trade treaty. In 1852, Japanese bronzes and prints appeared at the Paris Salon, reflecting a growing fascination with Japanese art and culture. This marked the beginning of the Meiji era, which saw Japan become more open to foreigners. Stevens' "A Duchess," created around 1865-1867, is a perfect example of how Japanese objects were incorporated as decorative elements. It was at this time that the art critic Philippe Burty coined the neologism "Japonisme" to describe this artistic and cultural vogue that was taking hold of Europe. Mathieu Lustrerie has chosen to pay tribute to this fashion with this unique chandelier, depicting a South American spider monkey in Japanese style. Although this chandelier features a monkey, we have sometimes preferred to use a parrot, in keeping with our taste for the exotic. Initially designed to be powered by gas, this chandelier cleverly hides its mechanisms among the plant motifs next to the candles, creating a harmonious and discreet combination.
Lustre Singe-araignée dans un style japonisant. Bronze. Réédition ateliers Mathieu Lustrerie. L'histoire du Japon est marquée par une trajectoire unique. Les premiers contacts avec l'Occident remontent au XVIe siècle, mais à partir de 1639 jusqu'à 1853, le Japon décide de s'isoler du reste du monde, adoptant une politique d'auto-exclusion. Cependant, en 1843, les Américains réalisent une intrusion significative, obligeant le Japon à signer un traité de commerce. En 1852, des bronzes et des estampes japonais font leur apparition au Salon de Paris, témoignant d'une croissante fascination pour l'art et la culture japonaise. Cela marque le début de l'ère Meiji, qui voit le Japon s'ouvrir davantage aux étrangers. L'oeuvre de Stevens, "Une duchesse," créée vers 1865-1867, illustre parfaitement comment les objets japonais ont été intégrés comme éléments de décor. C'est à cette époque que le critique d’art Philippe Burty invente le néologisme "japonisme" pour décrire cette vogue artistique et culturelle qui s'empare de l'Europe. Mathieu Lustrerie se propose de faire honneur à cette mode à travers ce luminaire unique, représentant un singe-araignée d'Amérique du Sud dans un style japonisant. Si ce lustre met en scène un singe, on a parfois préféré utiliser un perroquet, toujours dans un goût pour l’ailleurs. Ce luminaire, initialement conçu pour être alimenté au gaz, dissimule astucieusement ses mécanismes parmi les motifs végétaux près des bougies, créant ainsi une combinaison harmonieuse et discrète.

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Spider Monkey Chandelier in a Japanese Style

Ref. 99028/5

No. of Pieces: 1

Finish: Royal Gold / médaille

Location: Paris

Lead Time: Available immediately

Stock Type: Finished

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CRYSTALS
Rock Crystal / Quartz

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

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

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.

Finish
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Gun Finish
Médaille
Médaille
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Antique Silver
Silver
Silver
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Antique Gold
Royal Gold
Royal Gold