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River Ranch: The Collection of Carole Harris | Part I | June 17, 2025

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Lot 29

Fine German Neoclassical Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Glass Eighteen-Light Chandelier

Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Starting Bid
$20,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Almost certainly by Christian Gottlob Werner and Gottfried Mieth.

4 ft. 10 x 4 ft. 

 

Note supplied by Melissa Gagen: Werner and Mieth received a Royal Appointment in 1792 and supplied similar chandeliers to King Frederick William II for the Winter Apartments at Schloss Charlottenburg in 1797, as well as others at the Japanese Palace, Sans-Souci in Potsdam and Schloss Monbijou (see K. Klappenbach, Kronleuchter, Berlin, 2001, pp. 96-103). 

Condition

In good overall condition with one repaired candle branch and a link chain repaired at the top. Some glass drops replaced throughout, with scattered areas of re-gilding. Missing minor glass elements. A few of the candle branches with a slight lean. Drilled for electricity, will need to be rewired for use. Impressive scale and quality.

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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The Collection of Carole Harris.