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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 58

Large Classical Style Frosted Crystal 12 Light Chandelier

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

20th century, segmented central column issuing 12 arms suspending prisms, wired for electricity, with four spherical globe shades, approximately 59 x 36-1/2 in.; together with another 19th century related crystal chandelier in disrepair, 43 x 26 in.

Provenance: 1953, purchased from Gem Monogram & Cut Glass Company, New York, by the Brooklyn Museum (larger example); Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered flea bites and small chips to drops, larger lacking several crystal prisms, some off but present, lacking eight shades, two arms detached and hanging by wiring, one arm loose at connecting hardware and out of alignment; smaller with numerous breaks and losses, in need of restoration

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1953, purchased from Gem Monogram & Cut Glass Company, New
York, by the Brooklyn Museum (larger example); Property from the Brooklyn Museum