Furniture, Clocks & Works of Art
Furniture, Clocks & Works of Art
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
A gilt-bronze eight-light chandelier, possibly North European, second quarter 19th century
Lot Closed
May 18, 02:52 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
A gilt-bronze eight-light chandelier, possibly North European
second quarter 19th century
the acanthus-clad corona supporting a central stiff-leaf cast stem, the top section issuing 'C'-scrolls terminating in rosettes and anthemion, the lower section supporting undulating acanthus-clad candle-arms above scrolls terminating in cornucopia and a berried boss, fitted for electricity
137cm. high, 102cm. wide; 4ft. 5 7/8 in., 3ft. 4 1/8 in.
Christie's, New York, Le Goût Steinitz, Part 1, 19 October 2007, lot 96 ($265,000).