A fine English cut-glass twelve light chandelier mid 19th century

George and Isabel Leib of 740 Park Avenue, New York

Thence by descent to Bruce Leib

Acquired from the above by the present owner

Isabel was a descendant of James Buchanan, 15^th President of the United States, and her grandfather helped to found the Louisville Journal (Kentucky), as well as the city of Naples, Florida.  George and Isabel were friends of John D. Rockefeller Jr. at 740 Park, with whom George sat on the board.  George was a founding member of the investment bank, Dean Witter.  The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Millicent Rogers and John and Abby Rockefeller were frequent guests at the Leib's apartment at 740 Park.