Important set of 4 neo-classical ceiling lamps

France

Circa 1880

Height : 105 cm (41 1/3 in.) ; Diameter : 32 cm (12 2/3 in.)

A splendid set of four circular Louis XVI style hanging ceiling lamps, in shape of perfume-burner made in two patina bronze. Each is lit with a frosted glass flame and decorated with laurel garlands ; inserting within the central frieze rare red porphyry cabochons. Each suspension is suspended by gilded bronze rectangular link chains.