A fine ormolu and cut-glass twenty-light chandelier Russia, probably St. Petersburg, c. 1820 the corona cast with foliate plumes supporting five chains, each link cast with flowerheads, the circular tier cast with pierced rinceaux surmounted by a band of putti towing Demeter reclining in a chariot, cast with masks of Diana issuing curved, leaf cast candle arms, the glass insert cut with foliate designs above a floral bouquet knop height: 117cm (46in); diameter: 81.2cm (32in). Footnotes: Provenance Acquired by the present owner at Sotheby's, New York, 19 May 2006, lot 433 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com