An Italian cut-glass and carved giltwood twelve-light chandelier, Genoese circa 1800

the central foliate-carved baluster shaft issuing sprays of beaded and faceted flowers and twelve scrolling candlearms lined with beads and hung with flowers and faceted drops ending in flower-form drip-pans and foliate nozzles, with a foliate finial issuing further sprays

In overall good condition. Some beads missing and some glass drops replaced. Minor marks, chips and scratches to the gilded stem and the candle-nozzles and drip pans. An attractive piece of good proportions
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A very similar chandelier sold Christie's, New York, 21st October 2004, lot 1198 for $83,650.