A French patinated and gilt-bronze six-light chandelier
A French patinated and gilt-bronze six-light chandelier

IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLE, CIRCA 1900

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A French patinated and gilt-bronze six-light chandelier
In the Louis XVI Style, Circa 1900
The acanthus-cast corona, above three suspension chains, supporting the flutted baluster body with a flame finial above three seated tritons playing the flute, above six scrolled arms, each with a nozzle and circular drip-pan with Vitruvian scroll frieze, with a pomegranate terminal, wired for electricity
66 in. (169 cm.) high

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A original model was delivered in 1780 to Versailles for Marie-Antoinette's Cabinet Dor, where it still remains.

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