A Theodore Millet Empire-style chandelier
Mid/late 19th century
Stamped to one bobeche: Millet a Paris
The twelve-light sand casted gilt-bronze chandelier with twelve arms in scrolled acanthus and spiral form, each mounted with faux candles and radiating from an enameled vase-form centerpiece with grape finial and drop finial featuring three full relief goat heads, suspended by three chains to the mount, electrified
35.5" H x 31" Dia.

Overall good condition with scuffs and scratches commensurate with age. The bronze has been re-gilt. One arm loose, as well, some arms and bobeches are slightly angled or vertically bent out of straight at the mounting. With a few small localized areas of oxidation to the bronze at chain mounts. Wiring should be checked by a qualified electrician prior to use. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of electronic equipment. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.