A fine ormolu and cut-glass twenty-light
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A fine ormolu and cut-glass twenty-light chandelier
Russia, probably St. Petersburg, c. 1820
the corona cast with foliate plumes supporting five chains, each link cast with flowerheads, the circular tier cast with pierced rinceaux surmounted by a band of putti towing Demeter reclining in a chariot, cast with masks of Diana issuing curved, leaf cast candle arms, the glass insert cut with foliate designs above a floral bouquet knop
height: 117cm (46in); diameter: 81.2cm (32in).
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Provenance
Acquired by the present owner at Sotheby's, New York, 19 May 2006, lot 433
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Russia, probably St. Petersburg, c. 1820
the corona cast with foliate plumes supporting five chains, each link cast with flowerheads, the circular tier cast with pierced rinceaux surmounted by a band of putti towing Demeter reclining in a chariot, cast with masks of Diana issuing curved, leaf cast candle arms, the glass insert cut with foliate designs above a floral bouquet knop
height: 117cm (46in); diameter: 81.2cm (32in).
Footnotes:
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner at Sotheby's, New York, 19 May 2006, lot 433
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: *
* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
Condition
Wired for electricity, but a few wires were previously cut. Missing three modern plastic black inserts and decorative cream covers for light bulbs.
Two small ormolu branches in the hand of Goddess Demeter are slightly bent inwards.
figurative ormolu decorations are missing a few screws in the interior.
Circular glass insert has two very small losses along the rim, but they are not visible from the outside and do not effect the stability of the piece.
Surface with mild wear. Pinhole size scattered discolorations on the ormolu floral finial on the bottom. Dark brown discolourations in the interior of the rose and sunflowers crown on top.
Two small ormolu branches in the hand of Goddess Demeter are slightly bent inwards.
figurative ormolu decorations are missing a few screws in the interior.
Circular glass insert has two very small losses along the rim, but they are not visible from the outside and do not effect the stability of the piece.
Surface with mild wear. Pinhole size scattered discolorations on the ormolu floral finial on the bottom. Dark brown discolourations in the interior of the rose and sunflowers crown on top.
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A fine ormolu and cut-glass twenty-light
Estimate £10,000 - £15,000
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