Sale 7466
London
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6 December 2007
Price realised
GBP 36,500
Estimate
A NORTH ITALIAN GILTWOOD MOULDED AND CUT-GLASS TWELVE-LIGHT CHANDELIER LATE 18TH EARLY 19TH CENTURY The foliate carved tapering baluster stem issuing graduated tiers of pearled sprays terminating in stylised flowerheads and joined by cut-glass chains, above S-scroll branches embellished with pearled strings, hung with faceted drops and terminating in foliate carved giltwood nozzles, above a foliate boss, replacements and additions to the glass 72½ in. (95 cm.) high; 43½ in. (110 cm.) diameter
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