An Italian Rococo polychrome-painted tôle and glazed four-light lantern Possibly Piedmontese, 18th century

with ten flower and foliate branches supporting five glazed panels decorated with further flowers and leaves, with a central hanging standard issuing four candlearms. Wired for electricity.

V. Viale, Mostra del Barocco Piedmontese, 1963

Some surface dirt. Old marks and minor losses to the tôle decoration. Minor losses and chips to the painted surfaces, with some traces of oxidation. In otherwise good condition.
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The painted tôle decoration is typical of Piedmontese chandeliers where they tried to imitate the French models in gilt-bronze or painted metal mounted with porcelain flowers.