[La Nouvel Opera de Paris, Bronzes, Candalabras, Lusteres, Torcheres—Appliques—Lampadaires]

Artist Louis-Émile Durandelle (French, 1839 - 1917)

Dateca. 1866-1875

MediumAlbumen print

DimensionsImage and sheet: 15 13/16 × 13 5/8 inches (40.16 × 34.61 cm)
Mount: 24 11/16 × 17 11/16 inches (62.71 × 44.93 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the generosity of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2026.39.1

Signednone

InscribedOn mount recto, bottom, in black type: “LE NOUVEL OPERA DE PARIS / BRONZES / DUCHER et Cie, Editeurs. / Durandelle, Photographe.”

MarkingsOn mount recto, top, in black type: “2”; On mount verso, upper right, in pencil: “5 / 15332”.

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DescriptionImage of a massive bronze and crystal chandelier. This multi-tiered, circular chandelier features intricate metal scrollwork, candle-style lights, round glass globes, and a series of crystals draped across the bottom.Provenance

Provenance

With Galerie Texbraun;

With Vintage Works, Ltd., by 2025;

Purchased from Vintage Works, Ltd., by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2026.

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