French Bronze and Tole Chandelier 20th century, in the Empire taste, the body decorated with bronze stars and an acanthus-molded finial, set with cornucopia-form arms decorated with bronze leaves and scrollwork, set with bronze leaf-molded candle cups and circular drip pans, the canopy with a corona of acanthus leaves supporting bronze chains, hung to the arms. h. 44", dia. 27-1/2" Provenance: The Sully Mansion, New Orleans, Louisiana; Private collection, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Estimate $1,000-1,500 **In very good condition. No sign of damage. Some of the bronze plumes along the top are slightly loose and may need to be tightened. No apparent missing elements. Great surface and patina. All of the sockets light up.
Sold for $1,500
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