A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Sale 1062 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Jul 19, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 -
$2,000
Sold for $3,438
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Height 31 x diameter 17 inches.
Property from a Private Collection
Provenance:
Christie's, South Kensington, European Works of Art, Decorative Objects and Furniture, 30 September 1998, Lot 241
Condition Report
Overall stable condition. Wired for electricity, though the wiring hasn't been tested or inspected. Wired for US electrical current. Overall even, attractive gilt finish with no damage or losses. The glass panes are all intact and free of chips or cracks. The candle-form light sockets are plastic that has been painted gold. Lacking a ceiling cap.
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