Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC
PO Box 877 Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 , United States Call Seller 212.423.9000

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An Unusual Gilt Pastiglia And Polychrome Twelve-Light Chandelier

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  • Description
    Possibly Sicily. Early Nineteenth Century.

    Of gilded and polychrome wood and pastiglia. The flared lower part set with panels of winged putti. Above is a series of arched sections, each set with a nubian mask with exotic headdress, scrolling candle arms issue from in between each of the sections. The baluster stem with vasiform section decorated with acanthus leaves and looping swags is topped by four scrolling arms candle holders and naturalistic flowers. The circular tapering stem terminating in a regular block set with paterae with inverted finial above. Some redundant original drill holes, apparently never used to contain flower stems. Minor restorations in line with age and use. Formerly electrified.
  • More Information
    Origin: Italy
    Period: 19th Century
    Materials: Of gilded and polychrome wood and pastiglia.
    Creation Date: Early 19th Century
    Styles / Movements: Traditional, Other
    Dealer Reference #: 11352
    Incollect Reference #: 234338
  • Dimensions
    H. 49.21 in; Diam. 24.8 in;
    H. 124.99 cm; Diam. 62.99 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.

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