HENRI VIAN (1860-1905)
GOTHIC REVIVAL GASOLIER, CIRCA 1860
£1,008
Auction: Day One | Lots 1 to 252 | Wednesday 16th April from 10am
Description
copper alloy, inscribed H. VIAN/ PARIS
Dimensions
94cm high to ceiling hook
Footnote
Henri Vian (1860–1905) was a renowned French bronze maker and foundryman, specializing in furniture bronzes, ornamental vases, chimney pieces, and lighting. His craftsmanship gained recognition at major Universal Exhibitions in 1878, 1889, and 1900, earning him a gold medal in 1889. Vian’s workshop, located at 5 rue de Thorigny in Paris (now the Picasso Museum), became a hub for exceptional decorative arts. After his death in 1905, his wife and later his son, Paul Vian, continued the business until 1944.