Henry Cahieux (Designer) & Ferdinand Barbedienne (Maker)  Ormolu, Marble, and Patinated Bronze Lamp       Circa. 1860-1870       France

    Absolutely exquisite French bronze candelabra lamp designed by Henry Cahieux.  From the foundry of Ferdinand Barbedienne.    Baluster shaft with relief decoration of swallows and vegetation   Both artists names are signed Henry Cahieux (1825-1854) and Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892)  Cahieux and Barebediennee one of the most important metalworkers of the 19th century    The elegant handles are ormolu gilt bronze The lamp sits on a red "Griotte" marble base with ormolu bronze clawfeet   Made in France during the Napoleon III period

Point of Attention:  There is a slight bend to the small vertical bronze section below the shade area on which the electrical wiring is attached   Not noticeable

  

 The lamp with shade measures 32 1/2 inches in height.  

29 1/2 inches high without shade.   The base measures 4 inches high        6 inches deep         6 inches wide         Weight is 10.2 pounds    Diameter of lamp measures 9 1/2 inches    

Lamp is signed by both Cahieux and Barbedienne on bottom of the amphora..   Switch on electrical cord  -   pull chains on sockets

Condition is excellent except for the slightest curvature in the center post adjacent to the bobeches    It is so slight that it is hard to see in the photograph.   Mentioned for the sake of accuracy.

In excellent original condition