FRENCH ART DECO DORE BRONZE SIX-LIGHT CHANDELIER, POSSIBLY SIMONET FRERES,20th Century, Unmarked. Chandelier having downward sweeping tubular arms, each with cascading chains of moulded glass. Possibly Albert Simonet/Dieupart. Published in Mobilier et Decoration between 1924-1931, the firm Simonet Freres was pre-eminant in the the lighting field. This design is illustrated on page 242 of Alastair Duncans' publication, Art Deco Complete: The Definitive Guide to the Decorative Arts of the 1920's and 30's.
- 31" high x 23" diameter. Estimate $17,000-20,000