An Austrian Giltwood Twelve-Light Chandelier

An Austrian Giltwood Twelve-Light Chandelier

Circa 1820

Height 43 x diameter 41 inches.

European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Re-gilded professionally in the 20th century. Chandelier comes with six shades with pleated fabric and ten shades with straight fabric. Appears in overall good, stable condition. The central stem leans a little past vertical. Scattered minor flaking and craquelure to gilt decoration. The wiring runs on exterior of the chandelier and is affixed to arms with adhesive, some areas with wires lifting off of arms. One example with a small area of loss to candle cup. One arm with a likely reattached C-scroll element where arm meets body of chandelier. Other arm with a likely reattached C-scroll element mid-way through arm, difficult to notice unless viewed closely. Electrical hardware appears intact but not tested, please consult an electrician prior to use. Additional images available upon request.