Lot 62
  • 62

A pair of carved giltwood and gilded metal, rock crystal and cut-glass chandeliers in Italian 18th century style

Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description

  • beech/poplar, rock-crystal, cut-glass
  • each 156cm. high, 112cm. diameter; 5ft.1¾in., 3ft.8¼in.
of cage form, the compound baluster stem carved with foliage and husks, supporting twelve scrolled candlearms with a globular finial, the whole hung with flowerheads and facetted beaded drops; formerly fitted for electricity

Condition

In overall good condition. There are construction cracks to the giltwood stem of one chandelier. A very decorative pair of good size which can be placed immediately.
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