10 most expensive lamps in the world, whose beauty is captured by the Spirit
When it comes to lighting, people basically think about something simple and ordinary, about the lamp, her frame and light bulb, but they do not know that some lighting devices can cost, as the latest model Mercedes Benz. We offer 10 most exclusive and expensive lamps, chandeliers and lamps in the world.
10. Ceramic chandelier Talavera - 300,000 dollars
Ceramic chandelier Talavera
Antique ceramic chandelier Talavera is an excellent example of how luxurious chandelier can look like a master. It is made in the 18th century, somewhere in the central part of Spain a talented artist, as evidenced by a high-quality painting, details in flower motifs and ceramic elements. The price of this unique in all respects chandeliers is a bit more than 300,000 dollars.
9. Sabino wall lamps in Art Deco - 350,000 dollars
Sabino wall lamps in Art Deco
Who said that the lamp can only be on the desktop or on the table in the bedroom or living room. The creator of this masterpiece Marius Ernest Sabino became famous in the period when the lamps only won the market. Made in France Original glass lamps are an example of the new style that appears then, art deco, which corresponded to the interests and needs of nobility. The cost of the lamps is 350,000 dollars, they will take a worthy place in the most expensive interior.
8. Lamps made of gilded wood, stylized under the torches of the 18th century - 400,000 dollars
Gold plated lamps stylized under the torches of the 18th century
Another interesting lamp form, which represent the 18th century, the torches made of gilded wood, at the price of the car Rolls-Royce Phantom. The lamps are made of bronze and gold-plated wood in the 19th century, as copies of the lamps ordered by the King of Louis XV for the ball masquerade. The cost of a copy of a height of 3 m with an impressive design was $ 400,000.
7. Chandelier from Genoese Glass - 670,000 dollars
Genoese glass chandelier
It is rumored that this chandelier first was made in the form of a lamp, later there was an idea to flip it up and supplement the details to a full chandelier. Others say the chandelier in this form was conceived from the very beginning to show that it is partially not amenable to the law of gravity. It does not matter that it is expensive and luxurious chandelier, it is important what she looks divinely. It was originally exhibited at the Soterby's auction in Paris for half the camp, but when buyers rated her antique and difficult metal parts, the price increased to $ 670,000.
6. Wisteria Desk Lamp from Tifanny - 790,000 dollars
Tifanny Wisteria Table Lamp
The Tifanny Studio in the field of creating unique and expensive jewelry is considered one of the most outstanding since the beginning of the 20th century. This original lamp is called Wisteria, and Clara Driscoll is considered to be the creator (1901), which was inspired by floral motifs and Japanese culture. The lamp consists of 2,000 parts that in the ensemble created an image of hanging wisteria. At Sotheby's auction in December 2015, it was sold for 790,000 dollars. It is known that the similar lamp was sold five years more expensive.
5. Art Deco Chandelier from the hall in the municipality of Philadelphia - 750,000 dollars
Art Deco Chandelier
According to the 1stDIBS web portal, it was discovered during the demolition of the municipality in the city of Philadelphia. This suspension chandelier has a height of more than 4 m exist in 4 copies, and really deserves to decorate the interior of a large luxurious home and make it famous due to its originality. The cost of one such chandelier is 750,000 dollars, although it looks like a million.
4. Salviati chandelier - 1 million dollars
Chandelier Salviati.
For those who want to stand out from the crowd, we can offer the original chandelier in the Gothic style of Salviati, which a talented Italian glass fiber from Venice has created in the 19th century. The cost of chandelier today is 1 million dollars, as it is made from Murano glass and gilding.
3. Chandelier from the shopping center in Kuwait - 1.8 million dollars
Chandelier from shopping mall in Kuwait
We offer to get acquainted with the suspension chandelier, which is no longer available for loving. She is from the shopping center in Kuwait and is the most expensive in the Middle East, but it is no longer possible to admire it, as it is destroyed. Chandelier worth 1,8milion dollars was created to surprise and shock luxury. One of the teenagers once launched a boot into her to knock off a piece, but as a result, she fell on the floor and crashed. So the story of this masterpiece and very expensive chandelier ended.
2. Dragonfly table lamp from Tiffany - 2,110,000 dollars
Desktop Lamp "Dragonfly" from Tiffany
If you combine history and art, then very expensive things are obtained. Tiffany Studio is the most desirable for collectors a manufacturer of high-quality, exclusive and very expensive jewelry, the same applies to lamps. The dragonfly lamp was sold at Sotheby's auction in December 2015 for $ 2,110,000, and the initial price was declared in the amount of 300,000. Earlier, she belonged to Andrew Carnegie and his heirs, which was the increase in value, which means the value of the lot .
1. Pink Lotus Table Lamp from Tiffany
Tipline "Pink Lotus" from Tiffany
The latter and most expensive in the list is considered the most desirable lamp in any collection. Tipline "Pink Lotus" from Tiffany is an example of luxury, which has found its embodiment in this art. The lamp, created in 1907, costs 2,800,000 dollars and is not only a masterpiece, but also the property of history. In addition, it is done by hand, she is unique, originally and masterpiece, she has an interesting story. At one time she was sold by one collector to another secret, for the price, which was larger, declared now. The rare lamp consists of 2,000 parts that together create an ensemble from stylized lotuses. Today it is in a private collection. 20 years ago at Christie's auction, she was sold for a record price, which allows you to call it the most expensive in the world.
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