CIRCA 1870

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A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU AND CUT-GLASS NINE-LIGHT CHANDELIER
CIRCA 1870
The corona surmounted by acanthus leaves and inset with faceted prisms supporting the central gallery of similar decoration with ropes of rectangular prisms, the gallery emitting nine scrolling foliate candlearms between six raised cut-glass stars centred by wreaths, fitted for electricity
51 in. (154 cm.) high, 53 ½ in. (136 cm.) diameter

Provenance

Gianni Versace, Villa Fontanelle, Lake Como; Sotheby’s, London, 18 March 2009, lot 301.

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