Chandelier, Lucca

Origin

Italy

Period

18th Century

Materials

Carved and gilded wood

Dimensions

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

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

circa 1785

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.

Styles / Movements

Neoclassical

Dealer Reference Number

CHA 18-10

Incollect Reference Number

177708