Late 20th Century Venetian Art Glass Chandelier, Attributed to Fortuny, Italy

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Late 20th Century Venetian Fortuny Scudo Saraceno Art Glass Chandelier, made in Italy.
It combines Mariano Fortuny’s love for Venetian … Read more Late 20th Century Venetian Fortuny Scudo Saraceno Art Glass Chandelier, made in Italy.
It combines Mariano Fortuny’s love for Venetian and the Oriental cultures.
An Italian silk ceiling chandelier lighting fixture in the Scudo Saraceno (Saracen Shield) pattern, designed by Mariano Fortuny (1871-1949) for Fortuny (Venice).
Engineered to allow light to filter through the silk and penetrate the inlay of the decorative ring, creating an evocative atmosphere.
Gilt embellished gold silk fabric body in a swirl pattern with exotic Orientalist design of arabesques, scrolls, flourishes, flora, and other patterns evoking the Near East and the romantic medieval Saracen motif. Delicate roped fabric hangers and decorations.
A tripod socket hangs into the center, suspended by a braided silk wire.
This Chandelier was rewired to US Standards and takes 3 regular or LED light bulbs.
No apparent signature.
Measurements:
Diameter: 33 inches x 24 inches height.
Canopy: 5 inches diameter. See less