About
A north Italian giltwood, gilt-metal, cut-glass and rock crystal twelve-light chandelier Genoa, 18th century The central foliate-carved baluster shaft issuing sprays of beaded and faceted flowers and twelve scrolling candle arms lined with beads and hung with flowers and faceted drops ending in flower-form drip-pans and foliate nozzles, with a foliate finial issuing further sprays, See identical, Christie’s Important European Furniture, Works of Art Tapestries, New York, October 21, 2004, Lot 1198 $ 83,650
Dimensions:
Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)
Diameter: 40 in (101.6 cm)
Style: Neoclassical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Giltwood, Rock Crystal,Wrought Iron
Place of Origin: Italy
Period: 18th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1780
Condition: GoodRewired: Was never drilled. Early electrification now removed but we will rewire for electricity or fix for candles at request of buyer. Wear consistent with age and use. Original gilding yet rubbed. Original formatting of piece. See Christie’s identical example.
