Pair of Antique Gilt-Bronze Meissonnier Style Lamps by Maison Gagneau

Maison Gagneau, founded in Paris in 1800, was a bronzier and manufacturer of fine lighting popular throughout the 19th century. First established at 25, rue d’Enghien, Maison Gagneau settled at 115 rue Lafayette. It participated at the famous French and international exhibitions, les Expositions des Produits de l’Industrie and also Universal Exhibitions and won several distinctions. It was also a member of the jury during the Universal Exhibition of 1889.