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19th Century giltwood, brass and multicoloured cut glass chandelier

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
19th Century giltwood, brass and multicoloured cut glass chandelier
Italian, late 19th Century
Height 130cm, diameter 98cm

This Italian chandelier is a beautiful, grand piece of design, composed of finely-carved giltwood, faceted clear glass, and jewel-like coloured glass pendants. The item will look wonderful suspended from the ceiling of a grand interior, either traditional or modern in its layout.

The chandelier is composed of a foliate and fluted carved giltwood stem, which is crowned by an elaborate top canopy. This features several brass arms, which terminate in clear cut glass flowers, from which hang orange glass balls, trailing clear glass drops and pears. Red and blue glass medallions, within carved giltwood cartouche frames, are suspended between the arms. Lower down, there are two more tiers of brass arms, both of which are draped clear glass chains. The lowest of the two levels also features clear glass flowers, as well as blue, orange and red glass pendants. At its tip, the giltwood column forms a bowl, which is carved with foliage. From this bowl, there springs eight large brass arms, which curl outwards to support wide drip-pans, capitals and white candle-tubes. Clear glass flowers decorate the arm terminals, and are hung with clear glass chains, featuring cut drops, spears and pears. The column’s giltwood bowl is decorated with a pineapple finial, which is encircled by a brass ring, suspended with clear glass drops and spears.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Giltwood, Glass.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	7074
Incollect Reference #:	384194

Dimensions

H.	51.18 in;	Diam.	38.58 in;
H.	130 cm;	Diam.	98 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.