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A colossal gilt bronze chandelier with twelve curved arms for 48 candles. The top casted with acanthus, from which chains in the shape of bees and framed oval prisms, the frame is decorated with female figures, faun masks and palmettes, the bottom finished of with openwork palmettes and a large acorn. 19th century. H. 190 cm. Diam. 200 cm.

According to tradition this chandelier is made on commission of Prince Friedrich of Hessen-Kassel (1820–1888) and his wife Alexandra Grand Duchess of Russia for their residence in Copenhagen Dehn's Palace.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Auction

Varia, furniture and carpets, 27 February 2013

Category
Estimate

150,000–250,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

260,000 DKK