Henry Dasson Gilt Bronze Chandelier

superb finely chiseled and gilded bronze chandelier with foliage decoration signed on a cup henry dasson famous bronze maker of the 19th chandelier has six sconces together in perfect condition delivery from 50 to 80 euros The training of Henry Dasson is that of a watchmaker, for which bronze is only an accessory, with Maître Arnoux5. He becomes his workshop manager and amplifies the place of bronze. In 1866 he succeeded Drechsler, pupil and himself successor of Charles Crozatier. He has garnered critical acclaim and been honored with every exhibition he has taken part in. The 1878 international jury awarded Dasson's work a gold medal; following the decorative arts exhibition in 1882, he obtained a gold medal recall and he was made a knight of the Legion of honor. Henry Dasson was one of the most famous cabinetmakers and bronziers of the second half of the 19th century. He was interested in old masterpieces, Louis XVI in particular. Its furniture luxuriously adorned with bronzes, marquetry or lacquer panels seduced a wealthy international clientele.