Lot 112
  • 112

A French gilt-bronze eighteen-light chandelier circa 1850

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • gilt-bronze
  • 123cm. high, 90cm. diameter; 4ft.½in., 2ft.11½in.
after the model by Jacques Caffièri, the stem applied with star motifs and cast with amorini above a flaming tazza, issuing eighteen scrolled acanthus cast candlearms; formerly fitted for electricity

Condition

In overall good condition. Rubbing and wear to the gilding throughout. Would benefit from a clean and careful regilding according to taste. An impressive piece.
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