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Chandelier, Lucca

Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
A Neoclassic eight light chandelier in original gilded wood. The central shaft with undulating oval shapes with a pagoda shaped foliate carved mid-section. The eight candle arms emanate from an urn shaped support with carved rosettes on the frieze with an acorn finial at its base underneath a reversed pagoda shaped acanthus leaf carving. Each candle arm with a turned knob at its center and each bôbeche with dentil carving on the underside.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved and gilded wood
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	circa 1785
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	CHA 18-10
Incollect Reference #:	177708

Dimensions

H.	35 in;	Diam.	25 in;
H.	88.9 cm;	Diam.	63.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.