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AN UNUSUAL FINELY CAST AND SILVERED BRONZE FACETED GLASS MOUNTED CHANDELIER

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
AN UNUSUAL FINELY CAST AND SILVERED BRONZE FACETED GLASS MOUNTED CHANDELIER OF TWO-TIER BASKET FORM

Possibly France. Second Quarter of the Twentieth Century.

Measurements
Height: 40 1/8" (101.9 cm) Diameter: 34 1/2" (87.6 cm).

Research
Of silvered bronze and faceted glass. Of two-tier basket form, the structures formed as a system of opposing C- and S-scrolls with overlapping tongue and acanthine cast decoration. The upper tier with six faceted large glass spheres mounted on lotus bud cast cups, the spheres united by classical pediments with acanthine crests. The upper tier filled with densely packed stranding of faceted glass beads of graduated scale mounted on wire. The lower tier with undulating hexagonal carrying ring with pierced scrolling decorations centered by a coronet motif with ‘fleur de lys’ fluted prongs; damaged later mirror backing removed, can be replaced. The framework of the lower part each culminates in a scrolled volute from which hangs a large faceted glass sphere. The lower ring with pearled edge from which issues cast acanthus leaves and terminates in a suspended faceted glass knop. Five extant holes to the base of each coronet motif where further glass drops may have originally been suspended.

More Information

Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	Second Quarter of the 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	11607
Incollect Reference #:	764847

Dimensions

H.	40.12 in;	Diam.	34.49 in;
H.	101.9 cm;	Diam.	87.6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.