Vintage 1950s Neoclassical Gilded Brass Lion Heads Alabaster Pendant Chandelier

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Offering for sale this stunning vintage Neoclassical-style alabaster bowl pendant chandelier with the following fine features:

- Made of gilded … Read more Offering for sale this stunning vintage Neoclassical-style alabaster bowl pendant chandelier with the following fine features:

- Made of gilded brass and alabaster in the style of Neoclassical French or Italian, but can also fit nicely into a Hollywood Regency or highly ornate Art Deco environment
- Measures 36" height (just the fixture, without any of the chain) with a 20" wide x 8" deep alabaster bowl
- Substantial and significant, weighing approximately 35 pounds
- Prominent, variegated amber or rust color (tortoise shell) alabaster bowl shade
- Four figural gilded brass lion head sculptures where the support arms meet the bowl
- Classic "Greek key" or meander pattern runs around the upper rim of the bowl
- Gilded brass swags or drapery detailing connects the lion heads below the rim
- In excellent condition, with no significant or noteworthy imperfections
- Must be hardwired in
- Comes with matching gilded brass and ornate ceiling fixture canopy (escutcheon)
- Unknown origin, but clearly vintage, perhaps 1950s, and clearly extremely well made, perhaps European (Italian or French) See less