Description
A smart 19th-century Gothick (Gothic) gilt-bronze hall lantern.
English, George IV-period, circa 1820-1830.
In superb condition. Later adapted with a 3-way centre and wiring.
A chic Georgian antique addition to a hallway, entry, or foyer.
Measures:
H 2’3” (69 cm)
W 12 ½” (31 cm)
D 12 ½” (31 cm)
Nb:
A very similar Gothic lantern was sold by Dreweatts, Newbury, on 30th March 2021, lot 151 for £15,000.
An almost identical late-Regency period hexagonal lantern was sold at Christies, London, for £17,500 on 9th June 2011, lot 201. Dated 1820-1830.
Literature:
Gothic Revival architecture – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Revival_architecture
Strawberry Hill – Horace Walpole’s Gothic castle – a Regency History guide by Rachel Knowles
