Furniture, Works of Art, Arms & Armour - 6th April 2016
Lot 158
A French Empire ormolu and cut crystal chandelier
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £3200
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Description
A French Empire ormolu and cut crystal chandelier, the corona with applied palmettes and leaves with chains of drops descending to a conforming circular ring supporting eight scroll arms, the candle sconces hung with drops and lustres, with a bud pendant, later electrified, 121cm high, 79.2cm wide.
Provenance:
The Eek family of Stockholm, Sweden who purchased it in Paris, France c.1820, thence by descent and sold by the executors of the Estate of the Late Mrs Anna-Maria Wallenberg, nee Eek (1927-2010).
Bought by the present vendors from Rupert Cavendish Antiques.