A French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty-Light Chandelier by Baccarat, Circa 1900

Property of a Private New York Collector

A French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty-Light Chandelier by Baccarat, Circa 1900
the drip pans stamped BACCARAT; pierced for electricity

approximate height 48 in.; diameter 30 in.
121.9 cm; 76.2 cm

Condition Report:
Attractive model, overall in good order and ready to hang. One glass drip pan broken and with a segment lacking, and five with cracks. Two drip pans and accompanying drops lacking. Some drops and drip pans possibly replaced. Scattered tiny chips, surface scratches, and marks to all glass elements throughout, particularly to the edges as to be expected. A few drops lacking throughout, but not visually distracting. One lower central candle arm slightly curved and off-center. Overall the gilt bronze with only very minor oxidation, rubbing, and accumulation of surface dust. The ceiling collar later associated. Pierced and wired for electricity. Please note Sotheby's does not guarantee the working order of lighting.