Lot 137
  • 137

Maison Millet 1853 - 1918 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze six-light chandelier Paris, circa 1880

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Maison Millet
  • bronze
  • height 36 1/2 in.; diameter 26 in.
  • 92.7 cm; 66 cm
signed MILLET A PARIS to one candle arm.

Condition

Drilled for electricity, no longer electrified; Overall good condition; retaining original gilding; gilt-bronze with areas of dirt, light rubbing and wear with some tarnishing; led solder showing to candle branches where joined with central stem; loss to one foliate tip to top of one candle arm.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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