Sale 34 Lot 1061  

PAIR GILT-METAL FOUR-LIGHT CHANDELIERS, 20th century. Each tole shade painted with leaf banding; lily bouquet-form fixture; similar corona with matching base and finial. Wired for electricity. - 21 in. x 20 in. D.
Estimate $300-500

Thank you for your question. The shades are composed of paper, which has been parcel-gilded upper and lower. If you look closely, a finely-gilded foliate banding appears on the lower section of each shade.

Sold for $1,300

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