French, early 19th century, with anthemion and leaf decorated crown hung with faceted prisms, over faceted streamers, circular bronze ring decorated with 20 young male classical figures representing various allegories, ten scrolled candle arms, basket base with faceted crystals and central ball, interior of circular ring now fitted for electricity, 48 x 33 in.; Provenance: Charles Winston & Co., New York, purchased for $2,850 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
Condition
later electrification (candle cups also formerly electrified, each with hole), minor bending to crown mounts and areas of verdigris, typical restringing to crystals with some possibly associated, central band with two small unused holes (likely related to later electrification), other typical gilding wear, minor bending to mounts and other distress, some minor losses to crystals