Description:
Empire-style Brass and Crystal Six-light Chandelier, 20th century, canopy having four prisms interspersed with floral shield motif supported by a round ring, from which three floral chain garlands and prism chains extend to round candelabra frame with rosebuds, highlighted by anthemia and issuing six lights with crystal bobeches, base with tiers of prism drops and single final round faceted pendant, ht. 44 in.
Estimate $300-500
Overall age-typical wear including some nicks and chips to crystals, surfaces of brass, lights, shades. Detached drop.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Crystal ChandelierStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.