Lot 433
  • 433

A Fine Russian Ormolu and Cut-Glass Twenty-Light Chandelier Circa 1820

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • height 46in.; diameter 32in.
  • (116.8cm; 81.3cm)
the corona cast with foliate plumes supporting five chains, each link cast with flowerheads, the circular tier cast with pierced rinceaux surmounted by a band of putti towing Demeter reclining in a chariot, cast with masks of Diana issuing curved, leaf cast candle arms, the glass insert cut with foliate designs above a floral bouquet knop. Fitted for electricity.