Live Auction

The Fortress : 500 Years of Furniture and Decorative Arts

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 10:00AM EST

2026-02-26 10:00:00 2026-02-26 10:00:00 America/New_York STAIR STAIR : The Fortress : 500 Years of Furniture and Decorative Arts https://bid.stairgalleries.com/auctions/stair-galleries/the-fortress-500-years-of-furniture-and-decorative-arts-22052 For over two decades, The Fortress has served as both a home and haven to Antonie Reinhard and the late Maurice Margules. Located in Troy, New York, this nationally recognized, historic property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, holds significance both architecturally and for the exceptional collection it houses. STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com

View Catalog (179)

Prev Lot

Next Lot

North German Brass Crowned Double Eagle Six-Light Chandelier, possibly Lubeck

DesignationProperty from The Fortress in Troy, NY

Lot 75

North German Brass Crowned Double Eagle Six-Light Chandelier, possibly Lubeck

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Inquire

Starting Bid

$1,000

[0 Bids]Bidding History

Bid increments chart

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

Terminating in a lion mask holding a ring.

26 x 36 in. diam.

The above offered lot was formerly offered at Christie's London, November 13, 2003, lot 249.

Christie's catalog note: Brass chandeliers of related design survive across north Germany, with some examples featuring the same distinct ring-bearing lion's mask boss (see M. Wiswe, Hausrat aus Kupfer und Messing, Munich, 1979, ill.30 and Prof. Dr. G. Brant, Wohnräume und Möbel aus Alt-Schleswig-Holstein und Lübeck, Berlin, 1922, p.19), while a closely related chandelier, though slightly larger and with two rather than one tier, but almost identical double-headed eagle finial, scrolling 'flat-chased' branches, baluster-turned scrolled arms and the distinct lion's mask boss hung in the choir of the Heiliger Leichnam church in Danzig, now Gdansk (G. Cuny, Danziger Barock, Frankfurt am Main, plate 17).

Condition

In good overall condition, with scattered small age splits, very slight pitting, rubbing, and wear throughout. Several spots of verdigris patination and scattered polish residue. Previously drilled for electricity.

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.

Available payment options

COLLECTION FROM STAIR: We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518.751.1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com UPS Store #5539 160 Fairview Avenue Hudson, New York 12534 T: 518.828.8777 F: 518.822.8727 E: store5539@theupsstore.com UPS Store #4861 6565 Springbrook Avenue Rhinebeck, New York 12572 T: 845.876.3357 F: 845.876.3524 E: store4861@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com. When arranging collection with your shipper, please ask them to email BOL@stairgalleries.com to submit a Bill of Lading and request a pickup time 48-hours in advance.

Property from The Fortress in Troy, NY.

The Fortress : 500 Years of Furniture and Decorative Arts

North German Brass Crowned Double Eagle Six-Light Chandelier, possibly Lubeck

Bid Increments

Item Description

Provenance

Payments

Shipping Info

Condition

Auctions

Information

Buying

Selling

About Stair

Discover

Newsletter

About Stair