Lot 234
  • 234

A French gilt-bronze six-light chandelier early 20th century

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • height 41 in.
  • 104 cm
with acanthus-cast corona, the fluted baluster body with a flame finial above three seated tritons playing the flute, issuing six scrolled arms.  Wired for electricity.

Literature

Related literature: Pierre Verlet, Les Bronzes Dorés Francais du XVIII siecle, Picard, 1987, p. 92

Catalogue Note

The original model was delivered in 1780 to Versailles for Marie-Antoinette's Cabinet D'or.  The chandelier still remains in Versailles.