Sale 5687
London
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31 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 8,050
Estimate
A French ormolu and blued-metal nine-light chandelier In the Louis XVI style, After the model by Pierre Gouthière With pierced drapery-hung corona above three husk-cast suspension chains joined by a wreath, the central baluster vase with a waisted neck and issuing foliage, with two tiers of fluted scrolled arms, the three upper arms each issuing from a goat head mask, each with leaf-cast nozzle and circular drip-pan, the six lower arms issuing from three female masks with leaf-cast drip-pans, fitted for electricity 28in. (71cm.) deep; 45in. (114.2cm.) high
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