Twelve-branches chandelier France, late 18th - early 19th century. gold metal and glass 130 x 90 cm With a central upright entirely decorated with faceted crystal spindles. The metal structure called "cage" is made up of shaped uprights in gilded metal gathered in the upper and lower parts entirely covered with crystal spheres and decorated with floral motifs, drops and pendants also in crystal. In the lower part there are twelve wavy branches with the same decorative motifs, gathered in the centre in a large faceted crystal sphere. Provenance: Pietro Betti Gallery, Via del Babuino, Rome, (January 1992); Purchased there by the current owners.